EP Coord I - Hazard Mit GiS Plnr - 61065693 = EMD

Responsibilities

• Serves as a liaison, guide, and technical expert for developing GIS products in support of hazard mitigation planning.
• Supports the development of local hazard mitigation plans that meet federal requirements.
• Designs and edits GIS data for numerous products including hazard identification and risk analysis updates and maintenance of the MitigationSC online platform.
• Uses GIS tools to develop data visualization products.
• Maintains data integrity and accuracy.
• Delivers related training and technical support.
• Assists with update and maintenance of the State Hazard Mitigation Plan (SHMP) to reduce damage in future emergencies and to support implementation of federal mitigation grant programs.
• Attends meetings to advocate for and educate on the importance of community risk reduction and mitigation planning.
• Coordinates with other state agencies involved in GIS and mitigation planning to ensure consistency of statewide hazard reduction goals.
• Possess knowledge of spatial analysis and cartography, graphic hardware and GIS software.
• Must possess the ability to prepare analytical and concise maps, tables, reports, plans, and oral presentations.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• May incur occasional overnight travel or work irregular hours during emergencies.
• Supports the Plans and Recovery sections during activations of the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC).

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree plus work experience in emergency planning, operational planning, public health management, or geography or a related field.
• Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Must have or be able to obtain a South Carolina driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Degree in geography or a related field and work experience in the development and maintenance of geographic information systems.
• S.C. or IAEM Certified Emergency Manager (or other state equivalent) certification is preferred or will seek to complete within three years.
• Experience in emergency planning, operational response, or multi-agency coordination is preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of spatial analysis and cartography, graphic hardware, and GIS software.
• Ability to prepare analytical and concise maps, tables, reports, plans, and oral presentations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to obtain a South Carolina driver’s license.