Flood Ready Maine Program Manager (Public Service Coordinator II)

Maine Office of Community Affairs • Augusta, GA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Flood Ready Maine Program Manager will support the goals and programs of the State Resilience Office and the Maine Office of Community Affairs with expertise in floodplain management, flood risk communication, and capacity building. This role offers a unique opportunity to improve Maine’s resilience to flooding, storm events, and other natural hazards through regional capacity building, training, risk communication, planning, technical assistance, and financial support in collaboration with state agencies, Tribal governments, municipalities, regional councils, and other partners.

Requirements

• At least four (4) years of professional work experience or equivalent education in planning, public policy, environmental studies, climate resilience, hazard mitigation, or related fields.
• Excellent organizational ability, strong written and oral communications, and analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build partnerships and networks across stakeholders, and to engage communities of diverse types and sizes in participatory planning and decision-making processes.
• Demonstrated ability to design curricula and facilitate educational programming for professional audiences.
• Ability to navigate complex organizations, develop trust with senior leaders, and build trusted relationships among diverse groups of colleagues and stakeholders.
• Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume for consideration

Nice To Haves

• Graduate-level training or similar experience in environmental science, planning, public policy, climate resilience, risk assessment, hazard mitigation, or related fields.
• Knowledge of floodplain management practices, policies, regulations, FEMA standards, and resources.
• Floodplain management certification is preferred but not immediately required. If not already certified, the successful applicant will be required to become a certified floodplain manager (CFM).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of a regional network of certified floodplain managers in partnership with Maine’s ten regional councils.
• Develop and coordinate strategies for training, certification, and continuing education of floodplain managers across the state, with the goal of increasing the number of certified floodplain managers in Maine.
• Develop and lead a communication and education campaign that increases awareness of flood risks, builds support among municipal leaders for strong floodplain management and flood risk mitigation; and encourages greater participation in the National Flood Insurance Program and Community Rating System.
• Support the Maine Floodplain Management Program and Community Resilience Partnership grant program.
• Support the design and development of an online geospatial data hub that ensures flood risk and natural hazard data are accessible and actionable for public users and municipal decision-makers.
• Support state projects to update community flood maps, develop inland flooding models and other geospatial products related to flooding and climate hazards, and communicate flood and climate risks to property owners, planners, and decision makers.
• Responsibilities will include facilitating training and educational events, developing networks of partners and stakeholders, public engagement, and managing contracts for related services.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays , 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and confidential employees receive three (3) personal leave days per calendar year.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes at least 18.91% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave . Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act .
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees