FEMA Water Resources Scientist
- Water
- Denver, Henderson, Lynnwood
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Why join us?
We are hiring! AtkinsRéalis is seeking a FEMA Water Resources Scientist to join our Denver CO, Lynnwood WA, Henderson or Reno NV. Can be worked hybrid (few days a week in office, rest of week remote).
About Us:
AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.
How will you contribute to the team?
- Applies knowledge of the National Flood Insurance Program, Risk MAP, and Community Rating System (CRS) to support senior staff in developing reports, external communications, training, and technical support to clients and community stakeholders for FEMA Regional offices and state/community clients.
- Candidates must have a basic understanding of floodplain management, hazard mitigation, and risk communication principles as well as demonstrated proficiency with GIS software tools including Esri’s ArcGIS Pro/ArcMap desktop software and online platform.
- Supporting the floodplain management, training, outreach, and special projects team, duties include meeting facilitation, technical assistance to public stakeholders, compiling and updating reports and map graphics, developing training materials, and technical writing related to GIS and other mapping products and tools.
What will you contribute?
- Bachelor's degree in GIS, planning, engineering, or a related field, and up to 5 years of related work experience. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of experience with a combination of floodplain management, GIS, H&H modeling, hazard mitigation plan development, training development, or public information or outreach related activities.
- Completion of FEMA’s EMI E273 course (or equivalent). Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) is preferred.
- Specialized Skills:
- Proficiency with Esri’s ArcGIS Pro/ArcMap desktop software and online platform.
- Basic understanding of the National Flood Insurance Program, Risk MAP, and CRS.
- Excellent technical writing and communication skills; outstanding attention to detail.
- Prior experience developing outreach materials, written publications, presentations, and training course content.
- Prior experience with audio and video editing.
- Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, SharePoint, and Access.
- Proficiency with online communication and meeting tools (MS Teams, Skype, WebEx, Zoom, and Adobe Connect).
- Knowledge of FEMA PTS, CTP, or CAP-SSSE programs.
- Graphic design experience is preferred.
- HAZUS training and/or experience is preferred.
Salary Range $53K-$75K
What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:
AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that help our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work.
Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life. We recognize that what is important to people, continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported, include continuing to offer health and dental coverage and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:
- Competitive salary
- Flexible work schedules
- Group Insurance
- PTO plus two Floating Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)
- Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals
- A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college
If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!
AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability.
Please review AtkinsRéalis Equal Opportunity Statement here:
https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equal-opportunities-statement
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Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws.
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