Plexos Group is currently seeking a Floodplain Grant Specialist to work with cross-functional work groups composed of internal and external department, local, state and/or federal stakeholders to be responsible for evaluating and estimating the costs of recovery and reconstruction projects following wildfire disasters. This role requires in-depth knowledge of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), extensive cooperation and collaboration with various government agencies and the public on floodplain management.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Strengthen and maintain a professional statewide Floodplain Management Program.
- Improve the quality of the statewide Floodplain Management Program, ensuring state agency compliance with NFIP regulations.
- Deliver technical and professional floodplain management training and technical assistance to local community personnel, state agencies, and others, serving as Certified Floodplain Manager to assure NFIP compliance.
- Serve as an Emergency Management team member in agency response and recovery efforts.
- Provide technical assistance to a broad range of customers, including state agencies, communities, engineers, property owners, surveyors, and other organizations.
- Conduct Community Assistance Visits to investigate and assess compliance with the administration of the NFIP.
- Identify and pursue grant opportunities to support floodplain management initiatives.
- Prepare and submit grant applications, ensuring compliance with all requirements.
- Manage awarded grants, including budgeting, reporting, and ensuring project compliance.
- Collaborate with local governments, state and federal agencies, and other stakeholders to develop and implement floodplain management projects.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of funded projects and programs.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of NFIP regulations and other relevant policies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The minimum qualifications for this position include a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification and experience in conducting compliance assessments and community assistance visits. Additionally, candidates should have a background in financial management and budgeting, as well as familiarity with state and federal grant programs related to floodplain management.
Preferred:
The ideal candidate will have a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification and a proven track record in compliance assessments and community assistance visits. They should possess strong analytical, project management, and communication skills, along with problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective team collaboration. Familiarity with relevant software and tools for floodplain management and grant administration is also important.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to learn and effectively apply working knowledge of government organizations, operations and emergency management programs at the federal, state and local levels.
- Must exemplify the firm’s core mission and the values of integrity, teamwork, accountability and excellence.
- Must exercise excellent interpersonal skills – position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact, diplomacy, and an ability to establish and maintain effective working/professional relationships with internal and external customers.
- Must be organized, flexible, and able to prioritize in a multi-demand and constantly changing environment.
- Demonstrated ability to meet multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines without sacrificing accuracy or timeliness; ability to work independently; and to understand and effectively apply complex oral and written instructions and procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written), as well as to construct and deliver clear, concise, and professional presentations to a variety of audiences and/or individuals.
- Must be analytical, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task without sacrificing accuracy or timeliness.
- Ability to analyze problems, identify causative factors, and apply actions to effectively resolve current issues and prevent recurrences of problem conditions.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Extensive knowledge of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and floodplain management principles.
- Experience in coordinating with FEMA and other federal, state, and local agencies.
- Strong communication and training skills.
- Ability to provide technical assistance to diverse stakeholders.
- Experience in emergency management and response.
- Experience in grant writing, administration, and management.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
Plexos Group LLC is an Equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Plexos Group recognizes the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce that considers the needs of the communities we serve, and we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace environment free from discrimination.
