NFIP & Floodplain Specialist — GIS & Permitting

US Federal Emergency Management Agency; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in Bothell, WA seeks candidates for GS-11/GS-12 level roles in Floodplain Management & Insurance. The ideal candidate will apply knowledge of community planning, permitting, and ordinance writing to NFIP programs and promote compliant floodplain management practices.

Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and NFIP policies is preferred; the position requires evaluating qualifications at GS-11 or GS-12 and recognizing the importance of

Qualifications

• One full year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-9 in the Federal government, demonstrating capability to perform duties.
• Experience administrating NFIP programs, writing ordinances, or processing permits for NFIP.
• Education options include Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M., if related.
• Combination of education and experience may be considered.

Skills

Community planning

Permitting

Ordinance writing

NFIP knowledge

GIS experience

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent/3 years grad ed/LL.M. (related)

Tools

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Job description

US Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in Bothell, WA seeks candidates for GS-11/GS-12 level roles in Floodplain Management & Insurance. The ideal candidate will apply knowledge of community planning, permitting, and ordinance writing to NFIP programs and promote compliant floodplain management practices.

Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and NFIP policies is preferred; the position requires evaluating qualifications at GS-11 or GS-12 and recognizing the importance of