Floodplain Resilience Planner

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

State Parks admission

Discounts on overnight stays

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is seeking a detail‑oriented Floodplain Program Planner to support local floodplain management programs and liaison with FEMA and local communities. Responsibilities include program reviews, responding to officials and citizens, and assisting in flood hazard mitigation planning.

The role requires coordination, technical assistance, and knowledge of NFIP, with a focus on regional flood resilience and compliance with state and federal

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, community groups, and partner organizations.
• Progressive experience applying planning principles with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Experience researching, interpreting, and clearly communicating complex legal, regulatory, and technical information.
• Experience coordinating, implementing, and monitoring programs or projects.
• Experience interpreting laws, regulations, and policies related to NFIP.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of Floodplain Management Programs within the Shenandoah region.
• Coordinating floodplain management activities with localities to meet mandates.
• Providing grant support for the CFPF including grant reviews, training, reporting.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Planning principles

Regulatory interpretation

Program coordination

NFIP knowledge

Education

Certified Floodplain Manager preferred

Job description

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is seeking a detail‑oriented Floodplain Program Planner to support local floodplain management programs and liaison with FEMA and local communities. Responsibilities include program reviews, responding to officials and citizens, and assisting in flood hazard mitigation planning.

The role requires coordination, technical assistance, and knowledge of NFIP, with a focus on regional flood resilience and compliance with state and federal