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Job Description
New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) helps New Yorkers before, during, and after emergencies through preparedness, education, and response. NYCEM is responsible for coordinating citywide emergency planning and response for all types and scales of emergencies. We are staffed by more than 200 dedicated professionals with diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise, including individuals assigned from other City agencies.
The Office of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) is comprised of Human Capital Management (HCM), Information Technology (IT), Support Services, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The Office of the COO is focused on implementing agency initiatives and strategies and incorporating them into daily operations to meet agency objectives and goals.
The NYCEM Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Unit produces reliable location-based information through the integration, analysis, and visualization of essential data distributed in the form of maps, datasets, summary metrics, and associated applications. NYCEM has an exciting opportunity for a motivated GIS Specialist to join the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Division at New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM).
Under the supervision of the Deputy Director, Public Safety GIS Data Development Center, the selected applicant will work as a GIS Specialist to analyze, visualize and report on geospatial information to support the agency’s executive, planning, and operations staff. The GIS Specialist will work as part of the Division’s Public Safety GIS Data Development Center to perform data acquisition, QA/QC, data maintenance, and data management tasks. In addition, the applicant will create map templates, paper maps, and web applications in support of preparedness and response operations. The selected applicant will also work on python-based GIS tools, to support geospatial data science and administrative workflows. The selected applicant will serve as an early-career GIS specialist within a team of GIS professionals.
In addition, the selected applicant will: Identify and acquire citywide data resources from NYC OpenData, geospatial data services, and partner agencies. - Support GIS staff and agency users with the development and deployment of geospatial data and related tools. - Perform detailed QA/QC on key datasets and maintain data consistency between NYCEM's on-premises and cloud-based environments. - Accept ad hoc rapid data acquisition, mapping, geospatial analysis, and reporting requests. - Contribute to the production of scripts, models, and tools in a desktop GIS environment. - Create applications, dashboards, and experiences in Esri Enterprise and ArcGIS Online. - Collect, analyze and display GIS data using applications including but not limited to: ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, Fulcrum, Tableau, Microsoft and Adobe products. - Support GIS staff and agency users with development and deployment of GIS applications and data collection tools. - Assist in the management of the GIS knowledge base, including but not limited to overseeing related documents, templates, and workflows. - Assist in the development of training and exercise programs for GIS and non-GIS staff.
**PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
As part of NYCEM's emergency response mission, this position participates on an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) team. During emergency activations, team members may be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, or extended shifts in support of City response operations. Outside of activations, EOC members participate in periodic training and exercises to maintain operational readiness, and may volunteer to assist with Ready NY emergency preparedness presentations to external groups. EOC teams are on call for three weeks at a time, with six weeks off in between. ____________________
Funding – (1) This position is supported with a federal Community Development Block Grant for disaster recovery (CDBG) and has two (2) years of guaranteed funding, which will start once the position is filled. There is a possibility of extension beyond the two years. (2) This position is supported by a federal Community Development Block Grant for disaster recovery (CDBG) and has three (3) years of guaranteed funding, which will start once the position is filled. There is a possibility of extension beyond the three years.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer support to be eligible for selection. Note that NYCEM does not participate in eVerify, which is required for the reauthorization of some visas.
Please note, the high end of the salary range is available to candidates who have been in City service two or more years.
The selected candidate will generally be required to work in person at the designated office location three days per week, subject to applicable telework policies and reasonable accommodations.
For this position, the “Special Note” below in the Minimum Qualification Requirements does apply.
We as an agency recognize that valuable leadership and analytical experience may be gained through public service, military service, academia, nonprofit organizations, the private sector, volunteer leadership, or other professional settings. Candidates are encouraged to describe transferable experiences that demonstrate their qualifications.
NYCEM is committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the application and hiring process for qualified applicants with disabilities. NYCEM follows the NYC reasonable accommodation process under NYC Human Right Law, and accommodation requests from employees will be handled through this process.
IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS JOB, PLEASE SUBMIT A SEPARATE COVER LETTER IN THE ATTACHMENTS SECTION OF THE APPLICATION PORTAL.
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Demonstrated proficiency with Esri desktop products (ArcPro) - Demonstrated experience working with geospatial data - Experience working with ArcGIS Enterprise (Server, Portal, DataStore) - Demonstrated skills and experience with cartography and graphic design for geospatial information - Familiarity with ArcGIS Online capabilities and GIS application development - Strong understanding of SharePoint, MS Power Platform, and Microsoft Online products - Experience with Python and SQLFamiliar with frequently used python libraries such as ArcPY and ArcGIS API for python. - Prior experience working with U.S. Census data is a plus. - Experience with HTML, CSS, R and JavaScript is a plus. - Ability to thrive in an agile, fast-paced mapping and data management environment - Demonstrated experience working with technical and non-technical staff - Strong initiative and ability to perform duties with little supervision - Ability to identify needs of end users and communicate possible solutions to them - Strong organizational and project management skills - Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines - Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment
NOTE: Candidates are not expected to possess every preferred qualification. Successful applicants may demonstrate equivalent knowledge, transferable experience, or the ability to quickly learn new systems and technologies.
In addition, the selected candidate will be able to demonstrate a proven ability in the following areas, from the agency’s performance management model:
Competencies: o Knowledge – demonstrates or has the ability to develop the knowledge necessary to perform the responsibilities of the position. o Work Ethic and Productivity – produces consistently high quality, accurate, and on-time deliverables; takes responsibility, is dependable, and accountable, and follows through; is responsive to requests from leadership. o Strategic Problem Solving and Innovation – is thoughtful and deliberate in approach to solving problems; demonstrates innovation and creative thinking. o Effective Communication – Demonstrates the ability to communicate information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences, including during time-sensitive and high-pressure situations. o Teamwork – encourage collaboration and motivate others; is able to both lead and follow when necessary; is an active listener and consider a broad range of perspectives.
**Studies have shown that women, people of color, and other under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job and will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education and experience to meet qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.**
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS SPECIAL - 94612
Qualifications
1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a state's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and six years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: emergency management, fire, police, or military service, public safety, public health, public administration, urban planning, engineering, or another specialized area to which the appointment is to be made; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory full time professional experience in the areas listed in "1" above; or
3. A master's degree from an accredited college in emergency management, public administration, urban planning, engineering, economics, political science, the physical sciences ,or related field and one year of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the areas listed “1" above, at least two years of which must have been in one of those areas, or another specialized area to which the appointment is to be made.
4. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above. However, all candidates must have a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent.
Special Note: To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, one additional year of professional experience as described in ""1"" above.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
