Floodplain Program Planner

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Richmond, VA

3d • $70,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and analytical professional to serve as a Floodplain Program Planner in the Division of Dam Safety and Floodplain Management. This position provides technical assistance to local governments in the development, update, and implementation of their local floodplain management programs. In addition, this position supports DCR in fulfilling the responsibilities as mandated in Chapter 6 of Title 10.1 of the Code of Virginia, serves as a liaison between FEMA, local communities, and state agencies, and implements floodplain management initiatives in accordance with program and Division goals to ensure that state and federal mandates and local floodplain needs are met. This includes conducting local program reviews, providing prompt and accurate responses to officials and citizens, assisting the Virginia Department of Emergency Management in flood hazard mitigation planning efforts and disaster responses, and tracking program accomplishments.

Requirements

• 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 the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
• A valid driver’s license is required to operate a state vehicle or a personal vehicle while conducting official business on behalf of the agency.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Floodplain Manager preferred; or become a CFM within a year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of Floodplain Management Programs within the Shenandoah region
• Coordinating floodplain management activities with localities to ensure that state and federal mandates and local floodplain program needs are met.
• Providing grant support for the CFPF including grant reviews, training, reporting and other activities as necessary.
• Providing planning and technical assistance to local officials and citizens on floodplain issues.
• Conducting Community Assistance Visits (CAVs) and Community Assistance Contacts (CACs) according to the CAP-SSSE grant agreement and FEMA Region III standards.
• Reviewing local ordinances and enforcement methods and recommend improvements to local floodplain ordinances as a result of map updates, CAVs/CACs, or other contact with communities within established timeframes.
• Participating in local RiskMap-related public meetings and open houses.
• Managing flood-related training, seminars, and presentations.
• Supporting programmatic goal of increasing flood insurance saturation.
• Participating in workgroups related to special interest and regional issues.
• Encouraging and support resilience planning efforts throughout regional territory.
• Providing technical and planning assistance to VDEM and FEMA, as assigned, at the JFO during the response and recovery work for a federally or state declared flooding disaster related to floodplain management, NFIP, flood hazard identification and flood mapping.
• Supporting DCR operations by staffing the Virginia Department of Emergency Management Emergency Operations Center (EOC) as needed. Obtains and maintains credentialing necessary to allow access to the EOC.

Benefits

• Paid leave
• A minimum of 13 paid state holidays per year
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan for classified positions, and VaLORS for law enforcement positions)
• Federally recognized Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer
• Free parking and admission to all Virginia State Parks.
• Overnight stay discounts for DCR classified, retired, and wage staff (after six months of service): Free camping outside the Memorial Day to Labor Day season for sites accommodating up to six people.
• Free Sunday–Thursday camping (excluding the night before holidays) during the Memorial Day–Labor Day period.
• 50% off cabins (up to three bedrooms) outside the Memorial Day–Labor Day season for up to 14 nights. Two‑night minimum required. Bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts are included; one‑night yurt stays receive a 25% discount.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed