AtkinsRéalis · 2 days ago

FEMA Water Resources Scientist

Denver, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$53K/yr - $75K/yr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Applies knowledge of the National Flood Insurance Program, Risk MAP, and Community Rating System (CRS) to support senior staff in developing reports, external communications, training, and technical support to clients and community stakeholders for FEMA Regional offices and state/community clients.

Candidates must have a basic understanding of floodplain management, hazard mitigation, and risk communication principles as well as demonstrated proficiency with GIS software tools including Esri's ArcGIS Pro/ArcMap desktop software and online platform.

Supporting the floodplain management, training, outreach, and special projects team, duties include meeting facilitation, technical assistance to public stakeholders, compiling and updating reports and map graphics, developing training materials, and technical writing related to GIS and other mapping products and tools.

Qualification

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FEMA EMI E273 CourseCertified Floodplain ManagerEsri ArcGIS Pro/ArcMapNational Flood Insurance ProgramRisk MAPCRSTechnical WritingOutreach Materials DevelopmentAudio/Video EditingMS Office SuiteOnline Communication ToolsFEMA PTSCTPCAP-SSSEProblem-SolvingCommunicationAttention to DetailFloodplain managementGISH&H modelingHazard mitigation plan developmentTraining developmentPublic information/outreachGraphic designHAZUS trainingCreativity

Required

Bachelor's degree in GIS, planning, engineering, or a related field, and up to 5 years of related work experience

Completion of FEMA's EMI E273 course (or equivalent)

Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) is preferred

Proficiency with Esri's ArcGIS Pro/ArcMap desktop software and online platform

Basic understanding of the National Flood Insurance Program, Risk MAP, and CRS

Excellent technical writing and communication skills; outstanding attention to detail

Prior experience developing outreach materials, written publications, presentations, and training course content

Prior experience with audio and video editing

Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, SharePoint, and Access

Proficiency with online communication and meeting tools (MS Teams, Skype, WebEx, Zoom, and Adobe Connect)

Knowledge of FEMA PTS, CTP, or CAP-SSSE programs

Preferred

Specialized Skills in floodplain management, GIS, H&H modeling, hazard mitigation plan development, training development, or public information/outreach related activities

Graphic design experience

HAZUS training and/or experience

Not specified