GIS Analyst

The GIS Jobs Clearinghouse; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Hybrid schedule

Tuition reimbursement

401k match

Pension

Job summary

IAFF in Washington, DC is seeking two GIS Analysts to support the Fire & EMS Operations Department. This is a full-time, non-exempt role with a 32.5-hour work week and hybrid schedule at IAFF Headquarters in Washington, DC.

Starting salary is $87K rising to $97K within 1.5 years. Benefits include health insurance for employees and dependents, vacation and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, 401k match, pension, and more.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in geography or related geospatial field.
• 5+ years of professional ESRI ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online experience.
• 5+ years of experience in R, Python, SQL or similar.
• Understanding of fire department operations and IAFF workflows.
• Strong data visualization and analytical writing skills.
• Ability to learn new software quickly and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients regarding project objectives, priorities, and expectations.
• Perform GIS and data analysis to determine emergency response standards and staffing.
• Create and present analytical findings using ESRI StoryMaps and dashboards.
• Clean datasets using R or Python and generate summary statistics.
• Provide technical support and content review of analytical products for firefighters.
• Contribute to CAD dispatch database development.
• Coordinate with IAFF divisions to meet membership needs.
• Manage multiple projects and deliver on schedule.

Skills

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

R

Python

SQL

Tableau/PowerBI

Geospatial analysis

Data visualization

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in geography or related geospatial field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Organization: IAFF

Title: GIS Analyst

Location: Washington, District of Columbia

Posted: 2026-07-16

Application Deadline:

Position Description: If you are ready to change the world and protect the protectors, the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) currently has an IMMEDIATE opportunity for TWO GIS Analysts to work in the IAFF Fire & EMS Operations Department. This is a non-exempt, full-time position (32.5-hour work week) with office assignment at the Headquarters of the International Association of Fire Fighters in Washington D.C. Starting salary is $87K rising to 97K within 1.5 years. Benefits include health insurance for employee and dependents, vacation and sick leave, flexible schedule, hybrid work up to two days per week, tuition reimbursement, 401k match, pension, and more. With headquarters in Washington, DC, and Ottawa, Ontario, IAFF represents more than 350,000 full-time professional firefighters and single-role EMS practitioners in more than 3,500 local affiliates. Please note: IAFF is unable to provide immigration sponsorship.

Position Summary:

Evaluates emergency response systems using Geographic Information System (GIS) and data analysis based on industry standards and SME references. Uses technical writing expertise to write reports that improve firefighter working conditions by promoting appropriate staffing and deployment of fire-based all-hazards response systems.

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate with clients regarding project objectives, priorities, and expectations.
• Perform GIS and data analysis to produce emergency response standards of cover and strategic staffing and deployment plans.
• Create and present analytical findings using ESRI StoryMaps and Tableau/PowerBI dashboards for stakeholder dissemination.
• Clean datasets using R or Python and generate summary statistics.
• Perform content review and technical support of analytical products with firefighters.
• Contribute to computer-aided (CAD) dispatch database development.
• Coordinate with other IAFF divisions such as Strategic Campaigns, Labor Issues, Health & Safety, and Grants Administration to meet the needs of the membership.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and provide deliverables in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as required to support the department and its mission.

Skills

• Five years of professional experience in ESRI ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
• Five years of professional experience preferred in R, Python, SQL, or another programming language.
• Understanding of fire department operations.
• Familiarity with IAFF structure and workflows.
• Experience with data visualization tools, predictive modeling, and AI.
• Experience learning new software and programs from the ground up; self-starter.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to conduct self-review of work content.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in geography or related field, or Bachelor’s and professional experience in geospatial analysis; Master’s preferred.

Apply Here: https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/iaffhq/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/296