Floodplain Management Specialist

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

The State of Oklahoma is seeking a Floodplain Management Specialist to support NFIP administration across the state. The role focuses on administrative, customer service, and technical field work under FEMA NFIP rules in the Floodplain Management section of the Engineering and Planning Division.

The position covers two levels, with responsibilities including community audits, data mapping, permit reviews, and outreach activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 24 semester hours in science or engineering.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and GIS mapping.

Responsibilities

• Assist communities with local program administration via phone, email or in-person.
• Conduct FEMA-prescribed Community Audits/Contacts for CAP-SSSE activities in Floodplain Management.
• Map and analyze data related to NFIP activities; develop reports and mapping as needed.
• Review and process development permit applications on state property.
• Review and process floodplain administrator accreditation applications and maintain database.
• Assist in developing and publishing social media campaigns related to Floodplain Management.
• Support records requests and prepare educational training sessions; travel as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

MS Office

GIS (ESRI)

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 24 semester hours in science/engineering

Tools

GIS software (ESRI)

Job description

Job Posting Title

Floodplain Management Specialist

Agency

835 WATER RESOURCES BOARD

Supervisory Organization

OK Water Resources Board

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Environmental Program Specialist I (R20A) Annual Salary $52,258
Environmental Program Specialist II (R20B) Annual Salary $56,074

Job Description

The Oklahoma Water Resources Board is seeking to fill an Environmental Program Specialist position in its Engineering and Planning Division, Floodplain Management section. Under supervision, the selected applicant will be responsible for administrative, customer service, and technical field work related to the rules governing the administration of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) throughout the State of Oklahoma.

Position

Environmental Programs Specialist I & II

Division

Engineering & Planning

Section

Floodplain Management

Salary

Up to $56,074.00 Annually; comprehensive benefits package includes a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents and more.

Location of Work

3800 Classen Boulevard; Oklahoma City, OK 73118

Trial Period

12 months in accordance with (OAC) 260:130-19-30

Travel

Occasional overnight travel is required.

The selected applicant will be responsible for interpreting and providing guidance, technical field work, customer service, and outreach activities related to the rules governing the administration of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) throughout the State of Oklahoma. The position also provides limited administrative support of staff activities, organizing and/or presenting at community meetings, training events and professional conferences with extended day and overnight travel as required.

Typical Job Functions

• Assist communities with local program administration as needed via phone, e-mail or in-person.
• Assist with conducting FEMA-prescribed Community Audits/Contacts and other duties related to the Community Assistance Program – State Support Services Element (CAP-SSSE) activities in the Floodplain Management Program.
• Map and analyze data related to NFIP activities and guidance. Use mapping software to prepare reports and associated mapping when necessary. Develop and maintain knowledge of specific data bases relevant to a statewide floodplain management program.
• Review and process permit applications for development on state owned-and-operated property.
• Review and process floodplain administrator accreditation applications and maintain database.
• Assist in developing and publishing social media campaigns in various forms.
• Assist in responding to records request, preparing and presenting educational training sessions in support of Floodplain Management.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Strong communications skills; organizational skills; customer service skills; establish and maintain professional working relationships with others; write technical reports; field data collection; read and interpret maps, plans and specifications of proposed development; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, ESRI.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree with at least 24 semester hours in a physical, natural, or biological science, chemistry, geology, hydrology, physical geography, epidemiology, environmental science, environmental health or civil, agricultural, environmental, geological, or chemical engineering.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.