Floodplain & Emergency Management Specialist

Federal Emergency Management Agency; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 97,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Job summary

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 6, Mitigation Division, seeks a professional experienced in interpreting NFIP regulations, GIS analysis, and floodplain management to assist local communities with floodplain responsibilities and NFIP administration.

The role involves providing technical assistance on post-disaster procedures, SDE use, and efforts to improve building codes and practices. Travel may be required, with emphasis on education and outreach to reduce flood risks.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting and executing NFIP regulations.
• Experience using GIS for floodplain analysis and management.
• Experience educating diverse audiences about floodplain concepts.
• Strong understanding of community recovery after disasters related to flooding.

Responsibilities

• Assist local communities with floodplain management responsibilities and NFIP administration.
• Provide technical assistance to communities on post-disaster procedures and Substantial Damage Estimator (SDE) use.
• Monitor, document, and provide technical assistance to support permitting and inspection processes and promote better building practices and codes.
• Conduct outreach and education on floodplain management and potential sanctions for non-compliance in a post-disaster setting.
• Promote floodplain management activities in relation to emergency management directives and guidance.
• Leverage disaster data to inform flood-resilient community recovery.

Skills

NFIP regulations

GIS

Code enforcement

Public speaking

Job description

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 6, Mitigation Division, seeks a professional experienced in interpreting NFIP regulations, GIS analysis, and floodplain management to assist local communities with floodplain responsibilities and NFIP administration.

The role involves providing technical assistance on post-disaster procedures, SDE use, and efforts to improve building codes and practices. Travel may be required, with emphasis on education and outreach to reduce flood risks.