Senior Floodplain Program Planner

Title: Senior Floodplain Program Planner

State Role Title: Program Administration Specialist II

Hiring Range: $68,000 - $75,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Conservation & Recreation

Location: Southwest, VA (Scott or Tazewell County)

Agency Website: www.dcr.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is the state’s lead conservation agency, and it takes a diverse agency to conserve resources for a diverse commonwealth.

DCR offers paid leave; 13 paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; as well as retirement plans including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. DCR is also a federally recognized Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer and a certified Virginia Values Veteran (V3) employer.

DCR’s Mission is to conserve the natural, scenic, historic, and cultural resources of the Commonwealth. We invite you to learn more about DCR’s efforts to CONSERVE.

The Senior Floodplain Program Planner provides technical assistance to local governments in Southwest Virginia with post-disaster floodplain management, compliance, and implementation of flood resilience strategies; supports DCR in fulfilling the responsibilities as mandated in Chapter 6 of Title 10.1 of the Code of Virginia; serves as a liaison between FEMA, local communities, and state agencies; and implements floodplain management initiatives in accordance with program and Division goals to ensure that state and federal mandates and local floodplain needs are met. Duties and responsibilities include conducting local program reviews, providing technical assistance to officials and citizens, assisting the Virginia Emergency Support Team in flood hazard mitigation planning efforts and disaster responses, and tracking program accomplishments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and theories of floodplain management, building codes, disaster management, and flood resilience.
• Experience applying planning principles.
• Experience researching, interpreting, and communicating complex legal and/or technical subjects such as state and federal regulations and agency programs.
• Experience coordinating, planning, and monitoring programs.
• Experience working effectively with minimal supervision.
• Experience leading and working well with people
• Experience working with diverse groups and organizations.
• Must be a Certified Floodplain Manager, or be able to attain certification within one year of hire.

Additional Considerations

• Experience with administering the Virginia Uniform State Building Codes.
• Experience with administering the National Flood Insurance Program.

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.

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 and/or resume is complete with duties and skills associated with your work experience.

This position will remain open for a minimum of five calendar days, beginning on 05/09/2025. The position may be closed at any time after the five-day posting period once a suitable pool of applicants has been identified.

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

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

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

Must possess a valid State Driver's License and have the ability to travel for work.

DCR employees are encouraged to visit Virginia State Parks! Check out our employee discounts.

• Free parking or admission to all Virginia State Pa