Floodplain Management Planner

Tetra Tech - Maitland, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Maitland, FL

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Tetra Tech is seeking a motivated and independent Floodplain Management Planner to join our Emergency Management Risk & Resilience team in a remote capacity. This role involves managing staff to develop high-quality deliverables, ensuring client satisfaction, and contributing to the growth of the practice through new and repeat clients. The position focuses on providing technical assistance to FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program and supporting various floodplain management services.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong technical writing skills to support hazard mitigation plans and floodplain management plans.
• Review local plans, ordinances, policies, and manage large data sets.
• Deliver customer experience for new CRS program applications and cycle verifications.
• Research and review community recertification documents for participating CRS communities.
• Track verification steps to ensure accountability and efficient handling of community documentation.
• Identify potential clerical, compliance, FIRM, and elevation-related issues, ensuring compliance with NFIP minimum standards.
• Evaluate new credit opportunities annually to communicate with participants about potential NFIP premium discounts.
• Support CRS-specific courses, webinars, and workshops locally and nationwide.
• Facilitate meetings, capacity-building activities, and community engagement.
• Support program management data analysis and stakeholder communication.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience with relevant Professional Registration (Certified Floodplain Manager, or similar).
• Certified Floodplain Manager certification maintained or acquired within 6 months of hire.
• Experience in the National Flood Insurance Program, Community Rating System program, and local floodplain management and/or building code enforcement.
• Experience in project management, mitigation, and outreach communications.

Nice-to-haves

• ICC credentials are a plus.
• Knowledgeable in building codes and current construction procedures/technology.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.