Floodplain Management Technical Specialist

Floodplain Management Technical Specialist

Department: Recovery

Location: Clearwater, FL

Hagerty Consulting, Inc. (Hagerty) is the nations leading emergency management and homeland security consulting firm.?Known for its public spirit, innovative thinking, problem-solving, and exceptional people, Hagerty is sought after to work on some of the largest and most complex crisis and emergency management issues. We serve our clients across the nation to enhance their preparedness programs; create more resilient and sustainable communities; provide innovative solutions to enhance their response; and obtain and manage grants and loans to support their recovery.

Hagerty is currently seeking recovery staff to support local government recovery work in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The Floodplain Management Technical Assistance Specialist will work with a small team to support substantial damage assessments and floodplain management in areas impacted by the natural disaster. A successful candidate for this role will be a polished professional with expertise in the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and floodplain management. The Floodplain Management Technical Assistance Specialist will support our clients on-site.

Candidates for Floodplain Management Technical Assistance Specialist will be considered for contract-based positions.

Responsibilities for the Floodplain Management Technical Assistance Specialist Include:

Implement substantial damage assessments in impacted areas and prepare associated documentation in alignment with FEMA Public Assistance (PA) program, Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) program, and NFIP requirements.

Identify and implement substantial damage assessment and floodplain management strategies to meet FEMA PA, HMA, and NFIP requirements and client recovery needs.

Lead small teams to complete assessments and floodplain management activities within established project deadlines.

Contribute to drafting guidance to clients regarding NFIP compliance and help guide clients through floodplain management-related policy challenges.

Identify and implement process improvements opportunities to increase overall team and project productivity and efficiency.

Provide clients with FEMA policy subject matter expertise to help drive client decision-making.

Qualifications for the Floodplain Management Technical Assistance Specialist Include:

A bachelor-s degree.

A minimum of three (3) years of experience related to FEMA NFIP and floodplain management.

Previous project management experience.

A comprehensive understanding of FEMA NFIP policy.

Demonstrated ability to follow direction in a fast-paced environment.

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills to produce technically and programmatically sound deliverables with little oversight.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables), Microsoft Word, and other Microsoft Office products.

Preferred Qualifications for the Floodplain Management Technical Assistance Specialist Include:

A master-s degree pertinent to environmental science, floodplain management, emergency management, or similar field.

Consulting experience at the federal, state, and/or local level of government; with universities; and/or in the private sector.

Experience working for FEMA, grantees, or subgrantees to implement FEMA NFIP, HMA, or PA programs.

Experience implementing floodplain management standards and activities to support NFIP Community Rating System (CRS) eligibility.

Hold a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification from the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM).

Compensation for the Floodplain Management Technical Assistance Specialist Includes:

Salary range of $85,000 – $150,000. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and training, licensure and certifications, internal equity, location, travel requirements, and other business and organizational needs.

Comprehensive benefits program, including health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for health and transit/parking, short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid time off, holidays, sick leave, and more.

Hagerty Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity/national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status, characteristic, or condition protected by local, state, or federal law. We promote equal opportunity in all our employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.