GIS & Emergency Planning Coordinator I

State of South Carolina; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina seeks a GIS professional to serve as a liaison and technical expert, developing GIS products in support of hazard mitigation planning and the SHMP. You will design, edit, and maintain GIS data for federal-compliant plans, and deliver training and support.

Your role includes coordinating with state agencies, producing maps and reports, and communicating complex findings clearly. Occasional travel and emergency hours may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus work experience in emergency planning, operational planning, public health management, or geography.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to obtain a South Carolina driver's license.
• Degree in geography or related field with GIS experience.
• SC or IAEM Certified Emergency Manager preferred or to complete within three years.
• Experience in emergency planning, operational response, or multi-agency coordination preferred.

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 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 SHMP to reduce damage in emergencies and support grants.
• Attends meetings to educate on community risk reduction and mitigation planning.
• Coordinates with state agencies to ensure consistency of statewide hazard reduction goals.
• Possess knowledge of spatial analysis and cartography, GIS software.
• Prepare analytical maps, tables, reports, plans, and oral presentations.
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• May incur overnight travel or irregular hours during emergencies.
• Supports Plans and Recovery during SEOC activations.

Skills

GIS

Spatial analysis

Cartography

Communication skills

Data visualization

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree (emergency planning/geography/public health management)

Degree in geography or related field

CEM IAEM certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

State of South Carolina seeks a GIS professional to serve as a liaison and technical expert, developing GIS products in support of hazard mitigation planning and the SHMP. You will design, edit, and maintain GIS data for federal-compliant plans, and deliver training and support.

Your role includes coordinating with state agencies, producing maps and reports, and communicating complex findings clearly. Occasional travel and emergency hours may apply.