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Geospatial Data Analyst #20025 #00359
Job no: 5106380
Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: North Chesterfield, Virginia
Categories: Data Analysis
Title: Geospatial Data Analyst #20025 #00359
State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist II
Hiring Range: $68,000 - $78,000
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Dept of Emergency Management
Location: VDEM Headquarters
Agency Website: https://www.vaemergency.gov/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Geospatial Data Analyst supports the development and maintenance of geospatial data for the Virginia Base Mapping Program (VBMP). The bulk of the position's purpose is the maintenance and publication of the statewide Road Centerlines (RCL), Building Footprints, Parcels, Jurisdictional Boundaries and Address Point datasets developed through locally sourced GIS data. The position also includes technical support for VGIN projects and programs, enterprise geospatial services, support for the Virginia GIS Clearinghouse, and geospatial and cartographic production support services.
All VDEM employees are designated as essential personnel and may be required to work during emergency situations, such as inclement weather, and natural or man-made disasters/events as directed. This may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official EWP.
Minimum Qualifications
- Extensive technical experience and expertise utilizing ESRI ArcGIS software.
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Experience working in a highly functional environment with critical deadlines
- Ability to support program management and Geospatial data publication functions
- Experience in analyzing and evaluating data including identifying trends and process improvement
- Experience operating in a shared workspace utilizing data development and data ownership best practices
- Effective in creating and presenting data reports
- Knowledge of the Virginia Base Mapping Program
Additional Considerations
- Experience working in emergency management
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Applications will only be accepted on-line through the State Job website. Applications must include all work history and references. The decision to interview an applicant is solely based on the information provided in the application materials. Therefore, it is essential to provide enough information to make this assessment.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a fingerprint-based criminal history background check, Division of Motor Vehicle check, employment reference check, and E-Verify. The selected candidate must complete a State of Personal Economic Interests as a condition of employment, if applicable (Va. Code 2.2-3114). Other financial, credit, driving, or degree verification checks prior to employment may be required for certain positions. A one-year probationary period is required of all newly hired and re-hired Commonwealth of Virginia employees.
The salary for this position is negotiable up to the maximum hiring range listed in this posting. Offers will not be made outside of the hiring range. This is a restricted position due to the funding source.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply.
VDEM does not provide sponsorship or a STEM OPT extension to prospective or current employees. Applicants applying for a position with our agency must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.
The Virginia Department of Emergency Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: (804) 366-7942
Email: Recruitment@vdem.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Advertised: 15 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 28 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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