GIS Analyst

JOB TITLE: GIS Analyst

Department:

Fire and EMS Operations

Date:

April 2026

Updated:

April 2026

Reports to:

Deputy Director of Fire and EMS Operations as Assigned

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Position Summary: Evaluates emergency response systems using Geographic Information System (GIS) and data analysis based on industry standards and SME references.  Uses technical writing expertise to write reports that improve fire fighter working conditions by promoting appropriate staffing and deployment of fire-based all-hazards response systems.

Responsibilities:

• Effectively communicate with clients regarding project objectives, priorities, and expectations.

• Perform GIS and data analysis to produce emergency response standards of cover and strategic staffing and deployment plans.

• Create and present analytical findings using ESRI StoryMaps and Tableau/PowerBI dashboards for stakeholder dissemination.

• Clean datasets using R or python and generate summary statistics.

• Perform content review and technical support of analytical products with fire fighters.

• Contribute to computer-aided (CAD) dispatch database development.

• Coordinate with other IAFF divisions such as Strategic Campaigns, Labor Issues, Health & Safety, and Grants Administration to meet the needs of the membership.

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and provide deliverables in a timely manner.

• Perform other duties as required to support the department and its mission.

Skills:

• Five years of professional experience in ESRI ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.

• Five years of professional experience preferred in R, python, SQL, or another programming language.

• Understanding of fire department operations.

• Familiarity with IAFF structure and workflows.

• Experience with data visualization tools, predictive modeling, and AI.

• Experience learning new software and programs from the ground up, self-starter.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to conduct self-review of work content.

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in geography or related field, or Bachelor’s and professional experience in geospatial analysis; Master’s preferred.