OPS Floodplain Management Specialist

Overview

Requisition No: 871802

Agency:
Division of Emergency Management

Working Title:

OPS Floodplain Management Specialist -

Pay Plan:
Temp

Position Number:

Salary: $28.00/Hourly

Posting Closing Date: 03/24/2026

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OPS Floodplain Management Specialist

Bureau of Mitigation

Florida Division of Emergency Management

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

This position serves as an OPS Floodplain Management Specialist; this role is responsible for conducting State Community Assistance Visits (CAVs) to ensure communities are in compliance with the requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain and increase knowledge of FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) regulations, maps, and insurance elements, as well as state, local, and other federal regulations and their application to 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, following state and federal procedures and protocols.
• Input accurate information in the 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including deployment for disaster events.

In response to emergency events, FDEM 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.

• Ability to travel for non-emergency purposes 25% of the time, with a possibility of over 40 hours in a work week.
• Familiarity with or eagerness to learn 44 CFR 60.3.
• Familiarity with or eagerness to learn flood provisions in the Florida Building Code.
• Knowledge of effective public speaking techniques and utilization of presentation software.
• Ability to track and coordinate multiple important deadlines.
• Knowledge of data analysis and reporting tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and Salesforce.
• Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing, create presentations, conduct training, and write reports.
• Ability to learn new systems and tools, document processes, and complete process maps.
• Experience with streamlining and documenting processes.

• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification or ability to obtain within the first 12 months of employment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel for non-emergency purposes 25% of the time, with a possibility of over 40 hours in a work week.
• Experience with public speaking and presentation software.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) with the ability to learn and navigate FDEM enterprise business systems.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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