Vets get preference for first 48 hrs.
Two processes are currently available to apply for Local Hire positions:
Process 1--- Candidates in DuPage/Cook County may immediately apply for
jobs at the following E-Mail address:
FEMA@workforceboard.org
Applicants must include the Local Hire Job Order Number and Job Title on
the subject line of the E-Mail AND on their resume.
Process 2---Candidates for all counties may apply to:
www.IllinoisJobLink.com
Applicants must register on the job site to apply. NOTE, the State of
Illinois restricts submission of resumes to Veterans and their spouses for
the first 48 hours.
Our FEMA Local Hire jobs will NOT be visible to NON-Veterans for 48 hours.
If you have any questions, please contact Shirley Schell at
shirley.schell@fema.dhs.gov or FEMA cell 571-329-6103
Requirements for All Local Hire Positions, FEMA
• This job is a Full-Time temporary job lasting up to 120 days dependent
on workload.
• Applicant must be 18 years of age or older.
• Applicant must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Applicant must be able to pass a background investigation which includes
finger printing and credit check.
• Applicant must be a US citizen and must provide 2 forms of identification.
• Applicant will furnish his/her own transportation to and from work and
should live within 50 miles of the employing office.
• Employee will be required to participate in Mandatory Direct
Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payment.
• The Federal Emergency Management Agency is committed to employing a
highly qualified workforce that reflects the diversity of our nation. All
applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color,
national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, non-disqualifying
physical handicap, sexual orientation, and any other non-merit factor.
The federal government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
OTHER INFORMATION:
FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure
that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our
capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and
mitigate all hazards.
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Local Hire Job Order Number: 4116-005
Number of Positions: 2
Job Title: Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist
Job Description:
-Use ESRI ArcGIS software to research, digitize, edit, analyze, and
symbolize spatial information related to disaster preparedness, response,
and recovery
-Design or prepare graphic representations of GIS data using GIS hardware
or software
-Enter data into GIS database and maintain or modify existing GIS databases
-Review existing or incoming data for currency, accuracy, usefulness,
quality, or completeness of documentation
Required Skills:
-At least two years of experience with GIS systems or 2 years of college
and/or Technical Certificate in Geography, Geology, Computer Science or
Related Discipline
-Proficiency with ESRI Arc GIS desktop software suite, standard and large
format plotters
Work Location and Salary:
DuPage or Cook County: $37.00 ph
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