NFIP State Coordinator

Title: NFIP State Coordinator

State Role Title: Program Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: $85,000 - $95,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Conservation & Recreation

Location: MAIN STREET CENTRE

Agency Website: http://www.dcr.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

THE AGENCY

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is the state’s lead conservation agency, and it takes a diverse agency to work for a diverse commonwealth. DCR protects what people care about – access to the outdoors, natural habitats, open spaces, clean water, and safe infrastructure. We manage 42 Virginia State Parks, which has thousands of campsites, hundreds of cabins, beaches, festivals, educational programs, more than 500 miles of trails … the list goes on. If you’re someone who wants to love what you do and make a difference, DCR is the place for you!

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation offers paid leave; 12 paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan); and is a federally recognized Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer.

THE DIVISION

The Division of Dam Safety & Floodplain Management at DCR is looking for the best and the brightest the Commonwealth has to offer! The Division of Dam Safety & Floodplain Management has an award-winning team and data tracking system that positions the division as a leader in dam safety and floodplain management. Dam Safety staff work to provide for proper and safe design, construction, operation, and maintenance of dams to protect public safety. The Floodplain Management team is charged with improving Virginia’s flood protection programs and is designated as the coordinating agency of the National Flood Insurance Program and resilience planning efforts. Both Dam Safety and Floodplain Management offer technical assistance and community education, coordinate with other state and federal agencies, and receive and provide grant funding through federal and state sources.

The Dam Safety & Floodplain Management team has a mission to protect the lives and property of the Commonwealth’s citizens from natural and manmade flooding through the implementation and administration of Virginia Dam Safety Act (§ 10.1-604 et seq.) and Impounding Structure Regulations (4VAC50-20).

THE OPPORTUNITY

This position will manage the activities, deliverables, and performance of the FEMA of CAP-SSSE and CTP program in Virginia, lead the development of program strategies, provide technical assistance to localities and external stakeholders, facilitate workshops and training courses, serve as the direct supervisor for the floodplain program planners, support the VA EOC/VEST/JFO for flood-related disasters, and coordinate with programs that advance floodplain management and maintain compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Progressive experience with applying planning principles.
• Progressive experience with researching, interpreting, and communicating complex legal and/or technical subjects.
• Progressive experience with coordinating, planning, and monitoring programs.
• Progressive experience with interpreting laws, regulations, and policies of agency programs for the NFIP.
• ASFPM Certified Floodplain Manager.
• Experience working with diverse groups and organizations.

Additional Considerations

None

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

A valid State Driver's License is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency.

DCR is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the highest ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that our greatest strength lies in the individual differences, experiences, and skillsets that our employees bring to the table. Because of this, we strongly encourage applications from all walks of life, and we welcome all contributions in terms of age, beliefs, color, culture, disability, education, ethnicity, gender identity/expression, language, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and veteran’s status.

Selected candidate(s) will need to complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DCR participates in E-Verify.

Submission of an online application is required for this position. DCR does not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc. for this vacancy in any other format. When applying for jobs, please ensure your online application or resume is complete with duties and skills associated with your work experience.

Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TT

Contact Information

Name: Ian Staples

Phone: (804) 754-5064

Email: hr@dcr.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.