Company Information:
HazardHub, Inc., www.hazardhub.com

HazardHub is on a mission to completely disrupt the property data market. We collect more – and more important – data that any company in our market. We match top-notch GIS technology with internet scale and delivery options to provide the best, most cost-effective data to our clients and partners. We’re looking to add to our cutting-edge team to help deliver even better and newer data. We’re looking for hungry, motivated people to help us become the most dominant player in our industry.

Location:
Madison, WI

Duration:
Contract to hire

Hours:
40 hours per week

Position Summary:
The GIS Specialist will conduct basic GIS operations, standardize GIS data, initiate QC processes on geospatial files, digitizing, data entry, search/extract geospatial data from various sources, and create/model new files using standard GIS procedures as instructed. The specialist may also be required to modify existing software routines created by HazardHub to add functionality, GUIs, and other enhancements.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The GIS Specialist will perform the tasks outlined in the above position summary in an independent manner without direct supervision. The specialist will grow and learn new skills as projects evolve. A Supervisor will meet with the specialist to develop the scope, tasks and duties, data sources, outcomes, and time requirements at the beginning of each project. The Specialist must demonstrate the ability to work independently in a project-based environment

Qualifications:
Geography major/minor. Other majors considered. Basic/Advanced GIS courses. Medium to advanced skills in QGIS. Ability to work independently. Ability to maintain file security and confidentiality. Python and other GIS programming skills are required. An intense curiosity about data and GIS technology is required. The ability to handle multiple tasks while not slowing down.

Application Instructions
Submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Career Services via email to jlitch@hazardhub.com , Subject line: HazardHub, Inc. GIS Specialist.

What we do…

HazardHub is on a mission to completely disrupt the property data market. We collect more – and more important – data than any company in our market. We match top-notch GIS technology with internet-scale and delivery options to provide the best, most cost-effective data to our clients and partners. We have the most powerful API in the risk business and setting volume records every month.

The core data and engineering team is located in the Madison, WI area, and we’d love for you to be there. We’re (currently) a fully remote team and – for the right candidate – support remote work.

What we are looking for…

Ph.D. in hand. The position requires strong GIS, statistical, and geodatabase skills. Creativity and strong writing and speaking skills are also required.  The candidate must have a good working knowledge of publicly available vector and raster geospatial data along with the ability to process such files into useable information for the company. The successful candidate will have to solve new problems almost every day, making HazardHub a very interesting and fulfilling workplace – way more fun (and financially rewarding) than academia!

Relocation to Madison, WI would be ideal but not required, but travel to Madison for several days once a quarter is mandatory.

Send application letter and resume via email to support@hazardhub.com.

What you will be working with…

• You’ll work with our Chief Scientist to understand all of the nuance that goes into the HazardHub data elements.
• You’ll be able to lend your expertise in helping to build the next generation of geospatial risk data elements.
• You’ll be part of one of the most inventive teams in the geospatial world!

Benefits.

• Health, Vision, Dental coverage
• Flexible working hours
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Performance Bonus & Stock Options
• 401k plan, includes a company match