Local Hire (Geospatial and Data Analytics Cell Analyst)

$59,176 - $59,176/Yr

FEMA - Columbia, SC

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Columbia, SC

Food Services and Drinking Places

About the position

The Local Hire (Geospatial and Data Analytics Cell Analyst) position at FEMA is a temporary role focused on supporting disaster response and recovery efforts in Columbia, South Carolina. Local hires are typically local residents who assist in the recovery of their community, serving as staff advisors on geospatial and data issues related to FEMA's mission during disaster recovery operations. The term of employment is 120 days, with the possibility of extensions based on disaster needs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a staff advisor to the Federal Disaster Recovery Coordinator (FDRC) and Federal Disaster Recovery Officer (FDRO) on recovery geospatial and data issues.
• Implement the National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF).
• Coordinate requests with the Recovery Analytics Division for disasters.
• Identify critical issues, develop trends, and evaluate the progress of disaster recovery operations and projects.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must successfully pass a background investigation.
• Selective service registration is required for males born after 12/31/59.
• High school graduate or possess a GED is required.
• Minimum age of eighteen years is required.
• Experience applying analytical and evaluative techniques to identify and implement effective solutions to the recovery mission.
• Experience producing maps and data products using ESRI products, Excel, PowerBI, Tableau, Python, R, SQL, or other programming languages.
• Experience facilitating data coordination and collaboration for disaster recovery among various stakeholders.

Benefits

• Health insurance for individual or family coverage with a 75% employer contribution.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Ability to earn 4 hours of paid Sick Leave per pay period.
• Holiday pay.
• Worker's Compensation.