Floodplain & CRS Program Specialist

Jefferson Parish Government; Gretna (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Parish Government seeks to establish an employment list for a current East Jefferson position in the Department of Floodplain Management and Hazard Mitigation. The role involves management, CRS implementation, and preparing flood zone determinations for residents and professionals, with required driver’s license and insurance.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree with related coursework or substantial work experience in hazard mitigation, flood regulation, or environmental

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus required coursework in hazard mitigation or related fields.
• Alternate: Bachelor’s with ~1 year work experience in hazard/flood mitigation or environmental programs.
• Alternative: Associate’s with ~3 years relevant work experience.
• Alternate: High school diploma plus ~5 years relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Floodplain Management and Hazard Mitigation activities under the Assistant Director.
• Ensure FEMA CRS and NFIP compliance through program oversight.
• Prepare Flood Zone determinations for citizens, agents, lenders, and brokers.
• Provide technical guidance via site visits or desktop reviews on mitigation methods.
• Review FED/State notes and respond to views on floodplain projects for compliance.
• NOTE: Possession of a valid driver's license and auto with business insurance preferred.

Skills

Hazard mitigation knowledge

Disaster management

Public administration

Public policy

Urban planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 12 credit hours in Hazard mitigation / Disaster Management / Public Administration / Public Policy / Coastal Science / Community Outreach / Urban Planning

Bachelor’s degree + ~1 year work experience in hazard/flood mitigation or environmental regulatory programs

Associate’s degree + ~3 years work experience in hazard/flood mitigation or environmental regulatory programs

High school diploma or equivalency + ~5 years work experience in hazard/flood mitigation or environmental regulatory programs

Job description

Jefferson Parish Government seeks to establish an employment list for a current East Jefferson position in the Department of Floodplain Management and Hazard Mitigation. The role involves management, CRS implementation, and preparing flood zone determinations for residents and professionals, with required driver’s license and insurance.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree with related coursework or substantial work experience in hazard mitigation, flood regulation, or environmental