Job Posting Title: Floodplain Management Specialist

Agency: 835 WATER RESOURCES BOARD

Supervisory Organization: OK Water Resources Board

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank): June 14, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time: Full time

Job Type: Regular

Compensation: Annual Salary – $46,300

Job Description

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The Oklahoma Water Resources Board is a state agency responsible for overseeing the complex mission of managing, monitoring, planning for, and financing the state’s water resources and infrastructure towards reliable future supplies that support strong communities, commerce, and the environment. The agency is seeking a full-time Floodplain Management Specialist to join our family of professionals in delivering exceptional services and expertise to Oklahomans.

Position: Floodplain Management Specialist

Division: Engineering & Planning

Section: Floodplain Management

Location of Work: 3800 Classen Boulevard; Oklahoma City, OK  73118

Trial Period: 12 months in accordance with (OAC) 260:130-19-30

Travel: Occasional overnight travel is required.

We proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, financial security, and work-life balance of eligible employees and their families:

• Generous Annual Benefit Allowance:
  Up to $21,934 to help cover insurance premiums for employees and their families.
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans:
  A variety of options with no exclusions for pre-existing conditions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs):
  Pre-tax savings for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Retirement Savings Plans:
  • Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan: Employer matches 6% of a minimum 4.5% employee contribution (up to 7% if the employee contributes 7%).
  • OPERS Defined Benefit Plan: Available for reenrollment to employees enrolled prior to November 1, 2015.
• Paid Leave:
  • 15 days annually during the first 1–5 years of service.
  • 18 days annually for 5–10 years of service.
  • 20 days annually for 10–20 years of service.
  • 25 days annually for over 20 years of service.
  • Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year.
• Holidays:
  Eleven paid holidays annually.
• Employee Discounts:
  Special rates with various vendors and companies.
• Longevity Payment:
  Monetary rewards beginning at two years of service to recognize dedicated tenure.
• Thrive:
  Empower Oklahoma State employees to improve & enhance their well-being.

This robust benefits package reflects our commitment to the well-being, financial security, and work-life harmony of our team members.

The selected applicant will be responsible for interpreting and providing guidance, technical field work, customer service, and outreach activities related to the rules governing the administration of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) throughout the State of Oklahoma.  The position also provides administrative support of staff activities, organizing and/or presenting at community meetings, training events, and professional conferences with extended day and overnight travel as required.

Typical Job Functions:

• Assist communities with local program administration as needed via phone, e-mail, and in person.
• Assist with conducting FEMA-prescribed Community Audits/Contacts and other duties related to the Community Assistance Program – State Support Services Element (CAP-SSSE) activities in the Floodplain Management Program.
• Map and analyze data related to NFIP activities and guidance. Use mapping software to prepare reports and associated mapping when necessary.  Develop and maintain knowledge of specific databases relevant to a statewide floodplain management program. 
• Review and process permit applications for development on state- owned-and-operated property.
• Review and process floodplain administrator accreditation applications and maintain the database.
• Assist in developing and publishing social media campaigns in various forms.
• Assist in responding to a records request and preparing and presenting educational training sessions in support of Floodplain Management.  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies: Strong communications skills; organizational skills; customer service skills; establishing and maintaining professional working relationships with others; writing technical reports; field data collection; reading and interpreting maps, plans, and specifications of the proposed development; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and ESRI.

Education and Experience:

Level I: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree with at least 24 semester hours in a physical, natural, or biological science, chemistry, geology, hydrology, physical geography, epidemiology, environmental science, environmental health or civil, agricultural, environmental, geological, or chemical engineering.

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