Floodplain Management Specialist
- Location
- Oklahoma County
- Listed
- 12 days ago
About the role
- Job Posting Title
- Floodplain Management Specialist
- Agency
- 835 WATER RESOURCES BOARD
- Supervisory Organization
- OK Water Resources Board
- Job Posting End Date
Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.
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
Environmental Program Specialist I (R20A) Annual Salary $52,258
Environmental Program Specialist II (R20B) Annual Salary $56,074
About the role
The Oklahoma Water Resources Board is seeking to fill an Environmental Program Specialist position in its Engineering and Planning Division, Floodplain Management section. Under supervision, the selected applicant will be responsible for administrative, customer service, and technical field work 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.
Position
- Environmental Programs Specialist I & II
- Division: Engineering & Planning
- Section: Floodplain Management
Salary
Up to $56,074.00 Annually; comprehensive benefits package includes a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents and more.
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.
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 limited administrative support of staff activities, o rganizing 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 or 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 data bases 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 database.
- Assist in developing and publishing social media campaigns in various forms.
- Assist in responding to records request, preparing and presenting educational training sessions in support of Floodplain Management.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
Strong communications skills; organizational skills; customer service skills; establish and maintain professional working relationships with others; write technical reports; field data collection; read and interpret maps, plans and specifications of proposed development; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, ESRI.
Education and Experience
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.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.
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From Okgov's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 29, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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