Floodplain Management Planner

Tetra Tech - Des Moines, IA

Full-time - Mid Level

Des Moines, IA

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Tetra Tech is seeking a motivated and independent Floodplain Management Planner to join their Emergency Management Risk & Resilience team in a remote capacity. This role focuses on community resilience, hazard mitigation, risk assessment, and stakeholder engagement, with responsibilities including project management and technical writing to support various floodplain management initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff to develop high-quality deliverables through project management.
• Achieve client satisfaction and grow the practice through new and repeat clients.
• 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 public outreach, 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.
• Strong organizational and people skills to interact with stakeholders and manage multiple projects.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledgeable in the National Flood Insurance Program, Flood Insurance Rate Maps, Community Rating System.
• Building codes and current construction procedures/technology are a plus.
• Expertise in Microsoft 365 tools and GIS for enhanced Elevation Certificate reviews.

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.