CGIT job openings - Planning Analyst position for Hazard Mitigation projects

Job Description – posted June 6, 2012
Planning Analyst position for Hazard Mitigation projects

 The Center for Geospatial Information Technology is seeking a qualified individual to assist in updating hazard mitigation plans.  The primary responsibility of this position is to facilitate committee input and cultivate hazard mitigation action items for inclusion in the Virginia Tech hazard mitigation plan.  Familiarity with relevant FEMA guidelines for hazard mitigation plan development is essential, and a background in planning or collaborative decision-making would also be beneficial.  Secondary responsibilities of this position will include data collection, processing, and analysis in a geographic information system, in support of one or more related projects.  Technical writing to summarize planning activities and analyses will also be required.  This is a limited-duration wage position with an hourly rate commensurate with experience.  All skill levels are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications:

·       Educational background or experience in planning

·       Knowledge of the hazard mitigation planning process and relevant FEMA guidelines

·       Experience with ESRI ArcGIS Desktop software

·       Ability to communicate with a diverse group of individuals, verbally and in writing

To apply, submit a resume and statement of interest to Peter Sforza (Sforza@vt.edu) at the Virginia Tech Center for Geospatial Information Technology before June 18, 2012.