Job Description

Requisition No: 845499Agency: Division of Emergency ManagementWorking Title: OPS Floodplain Management Specialist - 31902469Pay Plan: TempPosition Number: 31902469Salary: $28.00/hourPosting Closing Date: 03/06/2025Total Compensation EstimatorFloodplain Management Specialist
Bureau of Mitigation
State of Florida Division of Emergency Management
This position is located in Tallahassee, FLThe Florida Division of Emergency Management plans for and responds to natural and man-made disasters ranging from floods and hurricanes to incidents involving hazardous materials or nuclear power. FDEM is the liaison between federal, state, and local agencies. FDEM prepares and implements a statewide Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, routinely conducts extensive exercises to test state and county emergency response capabilities, provides technical assistance to local governments as they prepare emergency plans and procedures, and conducts emergency operations training for state and local government agencies.FDEM serves as the lead agency for the State Emergency Response Team (SERT), whose primary goal is coordinating the state's efforts during disaster response and recovery. This coordination is conducted within the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) in Tallahassee. Additionally, FDEM manages the State Watch Office, the 24-hour-a-day operation tasked with providing situational awareness to stakeholders statewide. After a disaster, FDEM conducts damage assessment surveys and advises the Governor of Florida on whether to declare an emergency and seek federal relief funds. Against this backdrop, FDEM strives to demonstrate its mission of "Coordinate, collaborate and communicate with our community stakeholders for a resilient Florida" and our vision of "Leading the Profession in building prepared and resilient communities."Position Overview and Responsibilities:

• Maintain a working knowledge of FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and how the regulations, maps, insurance elements, state, local, and federal regulations apply to the local communities and floodplain development in Florida, such as the

Florida Building Code (FBC).

• Conduct Community Assistance Visits and Community Assistance Contacts with local NFIP communities, including ordinance review, touring floodplains, and inspecting local permit files and other program-related documents or records.
• Create and electronically file required reports and related documents promptly, following state and federal procedures and protocols.
• Input accurate information in the office's master tracking databases to track staff/office activity for quarterly reporting requirements.
• Assist community officials in reviewing and finalizing local flood damage prevention ordinance amendments to ensure community regulations comply with 44 CFR 60.3 and the FBC.
• Respond to citizens, local officials, and others via telephone, electronic or other mail, or face-to-face, offering technical program assistance as required, recording these interactions per program requirements.
• Conduct technical research to assist in developing guidance for community officials and other written products.
• Attend, conduct, and facilitate workshops, training, other meetings, presentations, and meetings with local governments.
• Perform assigned duties during EOC activation to support emergency response and recovery efforts.
• Other work as assigned, including deployment for disaster events.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to travel for non-emergency purposes 25-30% of the time.
• Familiarity or eagerness to learn 44 CFR 60.3.
• Familiarity or eagerness to learn flood provisions in the Florida Building Code.
• Knowledge of land use planning, building codes, enforcement, flood hazard mapping methodologies, intergovernmental cooperation, communication mechanisms, post-disaster recovery or program management.
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to plan and organize workload.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, create presentations, conduct training, and write reports and correspondence.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to input and organize data in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Minimum Qualifications:

• One year of floodplain management experience.
• One year of land development permitting and site plan review.
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certificate or commitment to obtain within six months of hire date.
• Valid Driver's License.

Special Notes:
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.The Division of Emergency Management is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. The Division appreciates the service and sacrifices made by veterans and their family members. Further, FDEM recognizes the immeasurable value veterans bring to the workplace and is committed to increasing the number of veterans who serve in its workforce. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the FDEM Human Resources Office at (850) 815-4177. FDEM requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.The State of Florida and the Division of Emergency Management participate in E-Verify. This federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.In response to emergency events, Division of Emergency Management employees may be required to work irregular hours, to work more than 8 hours per day, to work extended periods (including weekends and holidays), to work at locations other than their official headquarters, and to perform duties in addition to those outlined in the employee's position description. Employees must be able to deploy to emergency sites with limited advance notice.The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.Location:TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399

State of Florida