Natural Resources Planner Coordinator at State of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska

Job Description:

The work we do matters!




Hiring Agency:

Natural Resources - Agency 29



Location:

Lincoln Job Posting



Hiring Rate:

$27.346



Classification Salary Range:

$27.35 - $40.31



Job Posting:

JR2024-00005843 Natural Resources Planner Coordinator (Open)



Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
05-08-2024



Job Description:

Join our team at the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources (NeDNR). You will see that our mission of "managing Nebraska's most precious natural resource through sound partnerships, cooperation and science-based decision making" will guide you as you succeed with the Floodplain Management Section of the Engineering Programs and Services Division. You will experience an excellent working environment, positive actions, and growth opportunities.


Before we dive into what we need, let us show off what you get!


•13 paid holidays.
•Vacation and sick leave equating to 24 days your first year, accruing immediately.
•Military leave.
•156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement.
•Tuition reimbursement.
•Employee assistance program.
•79% employer paid health insurance plans.
•Dental and vision insurance plans.
•Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy.
•Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal government.
•Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State.
•Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service.
•Training and Development based on your career aspirations.
•Fun, inviting teammates.
A safe and secure environment.


At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!


The successful candidate will provide specialized professional work in floodplain management and flood mitigation planning, as well as technical assistance to communities and other state agencies. The successful candidate will be customer-focused, detail-oriented, and a strong technical writer. Strong time management, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential for this position. Please be advised that this position is grant-funded and is contingent upon continued funding. The position has been grant-funded since 1999, however it will cease to exist if the funding is discontinued.


Examples of Work
Performs assignments under limited supervision as directed by his/her supervisor including:


•Conducts workshops, training sessions, conference presentations, and other outreach to help officials understand and implement floodplain management and flood risk reduction activities.
•Coordinates preparation of the quarterly floodplain newsletter, which includes formatting, writing, and distributing.
•Provides floodplain management program technical assistance to communities on floodplain permitting, adoption and implementation of floodplain management ordinances, basic flood insurance questions, administrative procedures, and impacts of floodplain mapping on floodplain management.
•Provides post-disaster technical assistance on substantial damage permitting and other floodplain management topics.
•Assists with Risk Mapping, Assessment, and Planning (Risk MAP) projects, which includes working with communities to identify and complete mitigation actions, tracking mitigation actions in FEMA's tracking tool, coordinating and leading Discovery, Consultation Coordination Officers, Public Open House and Resilience meetings, providing National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) information to the NeDNR mapping staff, and regularly answering project questions from community officials and the public.
•Provides flood risk information using Flood Insurance Rate Maps, Flood Insurance Studies, flood risk products, and other information.
•Helps FEMA maintain NFIP databases.
•Helps maintain the Floodplain Management Section's correspondence file system.
•Prepares strategic plans, outreach strategies, and business plans to support federal grants.
•Assists co-workers and supervisors in performance of duties and maintains working relationships with cooperating agencies and the public.



Requirements / Qualifications:




Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a field related to water resources planning plus six years of related experience.



Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a field related to urban or regional planning which can be considered related to water resource planning. A Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) is preferred, but not required. Applicant will be required to obtain their CFM within the first year of employment. Must hold a valid driver's license. Experience using ESRI GIS software (ArcGIS) and Microsoft Office, is required.



Other: This position typically works 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday thru Friday. Occasionally, this position is required to work a flexible schedule to provide technical assistance and trainings during the evenings and on weekends. Overnight travel is required less than 10% of the time. The timing and amount of travel may vary depending on workload needs.



Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities



Knowledge of: flood mitigation planning and project development; floodplain management; the principles of technical writing; effective communication; public speaking and outreach; hydrology and hydraulics; FEMA's Flood Insurance Rate Maps and Flood Insurance Studies. Skilled in using: ESRI GIS software and the Microsoft Office Suite.


Ability to: prioritize tasks; be detail-oriented; solve complex problems; interpret regulations; work with local, state, and federal agencies; and work independently.


In the event a candidate meeting the requirements of the Natural Resources Planner Coordinator position is not found, NeDNR will consider UNDERSTAFFING the position with a Natural Resources Planner Technician position at an hourly hiring rate of $23.665. Understaffing a position is limited to one year unless an extension is authorized by the Director.



Understaffing Qualifications / Requirements



REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in a field related to water resources planning plus two years of related experience.






Benefits



We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.


Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! For more information on benefits currently offered to permanent teammates, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits



Equal Opportunity Statement



The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.



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