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

State of South Carolina; Lexington (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina Adjutant General's Office seeks an EP Coordinator I to serve as a liaison and technical expert for developing GIS products supporting hazard mitigation planning.

You will design and edit GIS data for hazard identification and risk analyses, update the SHMP, and deliver training and technical support to state and local partners. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus work experience in emergency planning, operational planning, public health management, or geography.
• Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop GIS products to support hazard mitigation planning.
• Edit GIS data for hazard identification, risk analysis, and SHMP updates.
• Provide training and technical support on GIS tools.
• Coordinate with state agencies to ensure statewide consistency.

Skills

GIS

Data visualization

Spatial analysis

Cartography

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Training

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geography or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

GIS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Posting number: 192930

Department: Adjutant General's Office

Job classification: EP Coordinator I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Emergency Management

Summary

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 have 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).

Examples of duties

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.