Floodplain Management Specialist - NFIP & Outreach Lead

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oklahoma Water Resources Board is seeking a Floodplain Management Specialist to oversee NFIP-related activities across the state, including audits, data analysis, and community outreach. The role emphasizes administrative, analytical, and field duties in floodplain management within the Engineering & Planning Division.

Position involves occasional travel and requires strong communication and mapping skills, plus familiarity with Microsoft Office and ESRI GIS tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester hours in science or engineering fields.
• Experience in floodplain management or NFIP knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist communities with local program administration via phone, e-mail or in-person.
• Assist with FEMA CAP-SSSE activities in Floodplain Management.
• Map and analyze data for NFIP; prepare reports and maps as needed.
• Review permit applications for state property.
• Review floodplain administrator accreditation applications and maintain database.
• Support outreach and social media campaigns.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Microsoft Office

ESRI

Map reading

Technical report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree with 24 credits in science/engineering

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS

Job description

The Oklahoma Water Resources Board is seeking a Floodplain Management Specialist to oversee NFIP-related activities across the state, including audits, data analysis, and community outreach. The role emphasizes administrative, analytical, and field duties in floodplain management within the Engineering & Planning Division.

Position involves occasional travel and requires strong communication and mapping skills, plus familiarity with Microsoft Office and ESRI GIS tools.