Planning and Policy Dev Spec – GIS; Office of Planning and Budget

Office of Planning and Budget
GEMA/ Homeland Security
Planning and Policy Dev Spec – GIS

Requisition Number: 422-61041as
County: Fulton, GA

Annual Salary Minimum: $43,063.23
Annual Salary Maximum: $75,523.31
Salary Details: Position #00196904. Pay Grade 17. The hiring range for this position is $43,063/yr to $59,293/yr
Duties & Responsibilities: The Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) is the lead state agency for coordination of emergency and disaster response activities.

This planner will oversee the implementation, maintenance and support of the Georgia Online Disaster Awareness Geospatial System, including high level coordination between geographic information system (GIS) vendors and GIS subject matter experts from numerous state, local and private emergency management partner agencies. The incumbent will represent Georgia Emergency Management Agency on the State GIS Coordinating Committee to harness the GIS subject matter expertise within state government to provide a clear common operating picture to perform emergency management functions before, during and after natural and manmade disasters.

Specific responsibilities include:
• Coordinating the GIS functions, activities, data sharing agreements, and uses throughout the state relative to the establishment of the Georgia Online Disaster Awareness Geospatial System
• Representing GEMA to other State, Local and Federal Agencies regarding the Georgia Online Disaster Awareness Geospatial System and its uses across the state and region
• Establishing and maintaining databases and ARC GIS Servers for the Georgia Online Disaster Awareness Geospatial System in coordination with hardware/ software vendors and the GEMA Information Technology Director
• Reviewing all data for accuracy and quality control; creating, updating, and maintaining information in GIS format that is displayed through the Georgia Online Disaster Awareness Geospatial System
• Coordinating the collection, geospatial analysis and display of information from all emergency support functional areas, with particular emphasis on energy sector systems
• Maintaining real time situational awareness of energy capabilities and systems throughout the state In coordination with energy assurance personnel from various state and private partners
• During activations of the State Operations Center (SOC), in conjunction with representatives from ESF 5 assigned to the SOC, coordinates the GIS resources operating in support of the SOC
• Monitoring and coordinating with private energy system suppliers and distributors, to fully understand the capabilities, capacities and processes of supplying energy to public and private end users and displaying this information geospatially when applicable
Minimum Training & Experience: Completion of 90 quarter hours (60 semester hours) at an accredited college or university and four years of experience in GIS data management
OR
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in GIS, Computer Science, Information Technology, Planning, Civil Engineering, or a similar area of study and two years of experience in GIS data management
OR
Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in GIS, Computer Science, Information Technology, Planning, Civil Engineering, or a similar area of study.
OR
Two years as a Planning and Policy Development Specialist-Working Level (Planner 1)

POSITION SPECIFIC MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Availability to travel overnight, statewide and regionally, as dictated by the functions of the position and the business needs of the agency
• Possession of or the ability to secure a federal “Secret” Security Clearance
• Availability to work extended hours or shifts on non traditional workdays or holidays during emergencies and disasters that warrant activation of the State Operations Center
Preferred Qualifications: • Master’s Degree in GIS, Computer Science, Information Technology, Planning, Civil Engineering Public Administration, Emergency Management, or a similar area of study from an accredited college or university
• Advanced level skill in the use of ESRI applications, including ArcGIS, SDE and Geodatabases
• In-depth knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of information technology as related to the GIS functions and database management
• Competency in applying technology to tasks
• Competency in effectively presenting information and responding to questions, inquiries, and requests for support from managers, customers, and regulatory agencies
• Competency in organizing, scheduling, coordinating and reviewing the work of technicians, either directly assigned or data developers/maintainers/vendors throughout the system implementation process
• Competency in facilitating teamwork by coordinating with other team members and considering organizational goals
Additional Information: To apply: https://www.careers.ga.gov/jobsearch/jobdetail.asp?ReqNum=422-61041as

• The selected candidate will be required to pass a background investigation as a condition of employment. Items that may be examined in a background check include but are not limited to: credit records, criminal records, fingerprint records, education records, past employers, military records, state licensing/certification records, driving records, vehicle registration
• Please list the computer applications you use and your level of skill in each program in the comments section of the online application. You may also use the comments section to provide any other job related information you wish us to consider in evaluating your qualifications for this position
• Applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted to arrange an appointment
• Applicants who are not selected for interviews will not receive notification

For more information about this job contact:*
Janice Harris
404-651-8583