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County of Citizenship: United States of America

SSN:  xxx-xx-xxxx

Veteran Preference:  No

Register with Selective Service:  Yes

 

Announcement Number: MG-0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 000008D/M

Position: Program Specialist (Geospatial Intelligence) GS-0301-12

Department: Department Of Homeland Security

Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency

 

Core Competencies

Geospatial Operations; Geospatial Intelligence Management; Project Administration; Program Management; National Incident Management System; Incident Command System; Geospatial Applications Development; Geospatial Modeling Software; Geospatial Database Development/ Administration; Data Gathering & Disbursement; Product Development; Operational/Tactical/Strategic Response Planning; Research; Analysis; Requirements Planning/Analysis; Hardware/Software/Systems Planning; System Engineering; Product Selection; System Upgrades/ Expansions; Technical Advising; Technical Consulting; Cross-Functional Agency/Partner Collaboration; End User Support; Leadership; Unit Supervision; Testing; Upgrades; Troubleshooting; Problem Solving; Policy & Procedures Development; Standards Development; Standards/Requirements Compliance; Technical Writing/Documentation; Administrative and Technical Reporting; Crisis/Emergency Response

 

Work Experience

 

03/2008 - Present

DHS FEMA HQ                                    

Washington, DC                       

Hours Per Week: 40

Salary: N/A

Supervisor: Drew Douglas, Chief - Enterprise GIS Services; (xxx-xxx-xxxx Desk; May Contact

Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst

Offer comprehensive life-cycle project leadership and planning vital to the effective use and management of FEMA s geospatial databases in highly complex, layered and multi-based GIS projects environments; has included supporting post-Hurricane Katrina and subsequent disasters response.   Actively collaborate with strategic partner agencies GIS managers in defining geospatial data requirements for both new and ongoing GIS projects vital to optimizing FEMA operations in responding to emergency/disaster events.  Successfully identify, create, develop, and implement enterprise geospatial management strategies for generating and managing disaster-related data focused on Hurricane projects with the Mapping Analysis Center in partnership with Regional and Joint Field Offices. 

Concurrently act as NRCC GIS Coordinator as well as NRCC Remote Sensing Coordinator in charge of analyzing, determining and facilitating post-event analysis targeted toward ensuring accurate and timely intelligence addressing scope, extent and impact of event. 

 

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Additional DEGS responsibilities include identifying time frames, required GIS tools, hardware, software, and data crucial to achieving geospatial data project requirements within FEMA s Mapping and Analysis Center, the Regions and Joint Field Offices.  Research feasibility and identify geospatial data management methodologies which are verifiable and scalable to requirements.  Further deliver quality GIS analysis support to Center s operations in response to customer and stakeholder-specific requirements.

 

09/2005 - 03/2008 

DHS FEMA R4 MS_TRO Katrina                                               

Biloxi, Mississippi                                

Hours Per Week: 40

Salary: N/A

Supervisor: William Sanderson, Chief - Planning Section; (202) 212-2227 Desk; May Contact
MIS Unit Lead

Actively spearheaded and supported geospatial database management systems in response to post-Hurricane Katrina activities.  Offered expert technical support to agency-wide users focused on developing and executing geospatial data per agency s data processing needs.  Actively collaborated with end users in establishing and ensuring compliance with database standards, procedures and guidelines.

Key player in planning future geospatial database expansions, enhancements and selections.  Thoroughly analyzed, reviewed and provided recommendations on upgrades to existing databases for enhanced performance.  Proficiently planned entire database environment, with components including

database management systems, data dictionaries, security systems, communication software, and end user geospatial software.  Effectively selected and recommended geospatial database package tools to maximize facilitation of geospatial application development, data administration and database administration functions.  Implemented proactive geospatial database changes and testing for vendor maintenance fixes, new releases and packages; additionally tested and evaluated geospatial database package tools with systems development teams, end users and related stakeholders for quality control.

Strategically coordinated system development with FEMA IT System Engineering and other IT offices to achieve comprehensive objectives.  Productively documented new automation procedures.  Expertly disseminated/presented complex information addressing latest geospatial data technology developments available in marketplace; employed diverse venues/forums, including preparing technical reports and arranging vendor presentations to relevant agency working groups and boards to optimize level of information dissemination.

Successfully assessed and defined degree and scope of change needed for compliance with new and enhanced GIS requirements through comprehensive analysis and comparison against existing directives.   Designed and implemented efficient procedures, guidelines and standards based on development activities in support of Marine Debris Removal operations. 

 

06/1996 - 03/2005

R1 DAE/ DHS FEMA R4 MS_TRO Katrina
Varied Locations, United States                        

Hours Per Week: 40

Salary: N/A

Supervisor: Mark Gallagher, Chief - Planning Section; (617) 956-7504 Desk; May Contact

GIU Unit Lead

Held multiple progressive responsibilities as Technical Services Branch Chief / GIS Coordinator / GIS Specialist.  In capacity of Technical Services Branch Chief, successfully trained, developed and directed a high-performance team supporting all facets of GIS operations including vector and attribute information layers, tables and system interfaces; accountable for developing and implementing associated workflow structures.

Serving as GIS Coordinator, spearheaded integration of varied attribute-based databases across separate operating platforms to vector base maps. Thoroughly evaluated work techniques and methodologies for optimal quality, efficiency and conformance to State and local agency standards. 

 

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Closely tracked current macros and higher-level language routines to maintain and access GIS data and systems at maximum performance.  Contributed sharp communication skills and subject matter expertise as Liaison to State and local GIS partners for comprehensive data sharing.  In GIS Specialist capacity, conducted extensive data analysis and provided cross-functional stakeholder standard business data.

Selected immediately following Hurricane Katrina for assignment to Region IV Regional Response Coordination Center in Atlanta, GA, with accountability for developing Incident Command System (ICS) database targeted toward expediting communication, resource management and Incident Action Plans processes.  Successfully reduced data entry volume requirements by 80% while concurrently substantially reducing turnaround time frame for ICS reports production.

Actively supported US Coast Guard in administering Wet Debris Removal Program by strategically developing tracking process eliminating hard copy invoice requirements for invoice validation, significantly improving operational efficiencies as well as quality assurance; reduced error rate from 3.6% to 0.44% by incorporating GIS GPS technology contractors e-ticket submissions to minimize need for manual verification of invoices. Resourcefully developed/created migration of LTRO Project Phase Tool feeding GCRO Transparency web page from MS Access to Oracle, allowing for capabilities of displaying recovery effort accomplishments for public viewing via common program. 

Additionally held position of Database Administrator, with responsibilities going beyond designing numerous FEMA Regions, Development of Regional Action Tracking and Congressional Action Tracking databases to include numerous special projects  Provided an efficient Finance Management database supporting employees deployed to remote locations.  Designed systems allowing States to productively retrieve data from the National Emergency Management Information System.  Effectively maintained the Federal Regional Centers Automatic Data Processing (ADP) system, with responsibilities spanning computer hardware/software upgrades and hardware/software malfunctions troubleshooting.  Successfully boosted customer service to network users through expanded LAN/WAN circuits.  Further, wrote user-friendly procedural manuals for Regional Operations Center disaster workers as well as set up servers and workstations for use with MapInfo and ArcInfo.

 

Certifications

 

Network Security

IT Security Awareness FY 2003 C July 2003

Fundamentals of Internet Security C July 2003

National Incident Management System -  March 2005

Incident Command System 300 C 800 C April 2005

 

Technical Proficiencies

 

Arc SDE Command Line; 6  years

Remote Sensing Process and Procedures; 5 years

MS SQL; 2 years

Oracle 10g; 10 years

ESRI; 7 years

Hurrivac; 10 years

HAZUS; 12 years          

 

Prior Experience

 

Mobility Braille Instructor, 1990-2002; provided training/instruction to newly blind clients in mobility and Braille as well as taught clients how to order talking books via Vocaleyes PC application.

 

Availability

 

Work Schedule: Full Time

Job Type: Permanent

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County of Citizenship:  United States of America

SSN:  xxx-xx-xxxx

Veteran Preference:  No

Register with Selective Service:  Yes

 

Announcement Number: MG-0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 000008D/M

Position: Program Specialist (Geospatial Intelligence) GS-0301-12

Department: Department Of Homeland Security

Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency

 

 

KSA QUESTION RESPONSES

1) Knowledge of and ability to utilize geospatial applications, including modeling software (ex., ESRI Desktop/Server, HAZUX, HURRIVAC) to support operational and tactical response planning efforts.

 

With numerous years of experience in geospatial intelligence, I offer extensive technical skills vital to effectively driving and supporting operational and tactical response planning efforts.  This includes a dozen years of cumulative experience and proficiency in  HAZUX, HURRIVAC and ESRI applications as required for this position. Complementing this, I offer solid technical experience in Remote Sensing Process and Procedures, Arc SDE Command Line, MS SQL and Oracle 10g. 

 

Further, I have completed certifications in Incident Command System 300-800, National Incident Management System, Fundamentals of Internet Security, IT Security Awareness, and Network Security.  Beyond the specific technical knowledge, I am also well-versed in maintaining and configuring hardware and software supporting office, field-deployed, connected, and disconnected environments. 

 

2) Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze geospatial data, produce required products, draw conclusions and make recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness of response operations.

Over the course of my geospatial operations leadership career with DHS FEMA, I have consistently demonstrated a talent for proficiently gathering, assembling and analyzing complex geospatial data, producing required products, drawing conclusions, and offering expert recommendations for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of response operations.  As an example, in my current position of GIS Analyst, with concurrent roles of NRCC GIS Coordinator and NRCC Remote Sensing Coordinator, I successfully determined accurate and timely post-event intelligence about scope, extent and impact of the events, effectively overcoming barriers of periods of diminished information collection capability to provide extremely effective alternative means of intelligence gathering through remote sensing systems.  During this time frame, I have additionally held DEGS responsibilities, where I have excelled in identifying time frames, required GIS tools, hardware, software, and data vital to meeting geospatial data project requirements across FEMA s Mapping and Analysis Center, the Regions and Joint Field Offices, as well as conducted feasibility studies and facilitated development of reliable geospatial data management methodologies for enhanced performance.

 

As another example, while MIS Unit Lead I was a key player in delivering and supporting geospatial database management systems in response to post-Hurricane Katrina activities, applying my expertise toward defining and implementing effective and efficient systems, tools and processes; this included comprehensively analyzing, reviewing and providing recommendations on upgrades to existing databases for improved performance.  I successfully planned an entire database system environment encompassing database management systems, data dictionaries, security systems, communication software, and end user geospatial software as well as selected and recommended geospatial database package tools to optimize geospatial application development, data administration and database administrative functions.  Further, I defined and deployed productive geospatial database changes and testing for vendor maintenance fixes, new releases and packages as well as tested/evaluated geospatial database package tools in collaboration with system development teams and end users to ensure maximize productivity, efficiency and quality.

 

During this time period, I also designed procedures, guidelines and standards in alignment with and support of Marine Debris Removal Operations.  Additionally, I proficiently gathered, developed, disseminated, and presented complex information focused on latest geospatial data technology developments available within the marketplace and supported this work with detailed technical reports and coordinated vendor presentations to agency working groups and boards to optimize critical information dissemination across wide areas of operations.

 

Among my many earlier achievements, as GIS Coordinator I effectively evaluated work techniques and methodologies to define, develop and implement targeted strategies for enhanced quality, efficiency and conformance to State and local agency standards.  Illustrating my level of expertise, I also served as Liaison to State and local GIS partners in support of facilitating comprehensive data sharing.  Of note, I was immediately selected post-Hurricane Katrina for assignment to the Region IV Regional Response Coordination Center in Atlanta, where I was charged with developing the Incident Command System (ICS) database; as a result of my efforts, data entry volume requirements were reduced by 80% and ICS reporting turnaround time was significantly improved.  

 

While supporting the US Coast Guard s Wet Debris Removal Program, I was able to develop a tracking process eliminating hard copy invoicing requirements for validation, resulting in substantial improvements to efficiency and quality control as well as a reduction in error rate from 3.6% to 0.44% through innovative e-ticket submissions. 

 

3) Demonstrated ability to organize and manage a large, complex geospatial organization operating within a complex National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS) organization.

Having built a progressive career in geospatial operations with DHS FEMA since 1996, I am well-qualified to and experienced in steering broad-scope geospatial operations within a complex NIMS/ICS organization, and have routinely held leadership positions across broad-scope capacities.  Since 2008 I have served as a Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst with DHS FEMA HQ in Washington DC while concurrently holding responsibilities of NRCC GIS Coordinator and NRCC Remote Sensing Coordinator as well as additional DEGS accountability.  I provide extensive life-cycle project and operational leadership in driving critical, highly complex, layered and multi-based GIS environment operations as well as strategically collaborate with cross-functional agencies, departments and stakeholders to achieve common objectives in support of DHS FEMA disaster/emergency response goals.

 

From 2005-2008, I was MIS Unit Lead with DHS FEMA R4 MS_TRO Katrina, delivering agency-wide leadership and support targeted toward developing and executing crucial geospatial data management.  During this time frame, I played an instrumental role in strategically planning and implementing future geospatial database expansions, enhancements and selections, including planning the entire database environment. 

 

Prior to this, I contributed over 9 years as GIU Unit Lead, Technical Services Branch Chief, GIS Coordinator, and GIS Specialist.  By hold wide-range leadership accountability, I acquired and developed comprehensive skills in efficiently managing broad-scope GIS operations to achieve goals, maximize performance and ensure compliance with stringent timelines, policies, procedures, and standards.