Floodplain Mapping Specialist (FMS): The FMS works as part of a team to conduct work activities to complete FEMA Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) projects and aid the public in obtaining and understanding available flood hazard information. Work activities include clerical tasks, GIS tasks, communication with communities and the public, writing of plans and reports, public speaking, attendance at meetings and planning sessions with contractors, communities, and other government agencies. The FMS is supervised by the Floodplain Mapping Coordinator (FMC) and the DWR Structures Program Manager.

Mapping Outreach: Serves as technical expert and consultants for the State and are primary contacts for floodplain related activities. Provides Base Flood Elevation (BFE) Determinations and existing engineering and GIS products upon request. Applies understanding of GIS, hydrology and federal, state, and local requirements regarding floodplain management and floodplain maps. Travel to public meetings, meetings with other government agencies and conferences is required.

CTP Program Management: Assesses where new or improved floodplain maps are needed for the State of Kansas and keeps Coordinated Needs Management Strategy (CNMS) database updated. Assists with activities related to floodplain mapping activities, including contract negotiations, writing Scope of Work (SOW) and task orders, grant management, progress monitoring, grant report writing, and project compliance.

Mapping Technical Services: Develops and maintains ArcGIS Server and ArcGIS Online services and web maps for projects in various stages of the Risk MAP process. Develops and maintains GIS Tools to identify the geographical representation of Flood Insurance Rate Map Letters of Map Change and other floodplain mapping activities. Review of draft flood hazard information to ensure adherence to KDA preferences and FEMA Guideline and Standards. Maintenance of state and federal databases and online record keeping systems is required. Employee will also help prepare plans, reports, presentations, story maps and outreach documents.

Training: Assists in planning, organizing, and conducting training sessions individuals interested in floodplain management. Participates in workshops as instructor or facilitator.

Perform other tasks as assigned.

This position has the opportunity to telework per guidelines of the Telework Policy of the Kansas Department of Agriculture KDA after one year of service.

Job Title: Floodplain Mapping Specialist
Location (City and State): Topeka, KS
Salary Range: $55,000
Worksite Type: 100% in office
Website Address for Applicants Seeking More Information: https://jobs.sok.ks.gov/psc/sokhrprdcg/APPLICANT/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=220813&PostingSeq=1&

Lyon County is seeking a GIS Tech

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with benefits including paid time off and health/dental/vision insurance. Salary begins at $18.50 per hour, however, is dependent on experience.

The GIS Tech is responsible for day-to-day maintenance of the GIS division working closely with the Lyon County Appraiser's Office and the Lyon County Planning & Zoning Department. This position would be responsible for maintaining and updating, both manually and digitally, all files and records relating to property ownership, overlays, GIS coverages and map work cards. Provide assistance to the County Appraiser and appraisal personnel in the daily performance of their duties as needed. Deliver mapping support and assistance for other county departments, legal agencies, and property owners. The position also assists the Planning/Zoning/Flood Plain Management Director in duties as needed.

A background in GIS is not required, but is preferred, along with the ability to read and interpret deeds and legal descriptions. A familiarity with maps and mapping systems such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise Portal, ESRI products, and DASC is also preferred, but again not required. Familiarity with other data management tools such as SQL and Python (or other coding language) would be beneficial but not required.

Candidates are required to have a Valid Kansas Driver's License, High School diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent, and must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Successful candidate(s) will be required to pass a background check, pre-employment physical, pre-employment work screen and pre-employment drug screen.

Candidates may apply online at https://www.careers-page.com/lyon-county or reach out to our Human Resources department at 620-341-3252 with any questions.

E.O.E. – LYON COUNTY strongly encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings.

Disclaimer: The above information on this announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employee assigned to this job.

Paratum Solutions is seeking a GIS Intern to support a utility GIS mapping project through hands-on, field-based GPS data collection. This role is entirely field-focused and ideal for individuals who enjoy working outdoors, traveling to new locations, and contributing to the creation of accurate, high-quality spatial datasets. The project is expected to take 3-6 weeks, with the potential for another 9-12 weeks through the Fall.

This position functions as a geographic information system (GIS) technician within the Municipal Services & Operations (MSO) Department. This includes maintaining a geographic information system (GIS) providing geospatial support for MSO, including creation, maintenance, analysis, and dissemination of geospatial data and associated mapping and informational products.

While the job does require in-office work, much of the job responsibilities include field work, which will involve the use of GPS equipment in construction areas.

Job Title: GIS Technician
Location (City and State): Lawrence, KS
Salary Range: $24.19 - $26.67 hourly
Worksite Type: Other
Website Address for Applicants Seeking More Information: https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/cityoflawrence/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/4118