Floodplain Management Planner at Tetra Tech, Inc. in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is adding a Floodplain Management Planner to our Emergency Management Risk & Resilience team based in a Remote capacity.

Why Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 500 million lives around the world.

Your Impact:

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential - join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Your Role:

Tetra Tech Inc. is currently seeking a motivated and independent Floodplain Management Planner. This professional will have the potential opportunity to be a part of Tetra Tech's growing national mitigation and resilience practice. With a strong understanding of community resilience, hazard mitigation, risk assessment, decision support tools, risk communication, and stakeholder engagement, this professional will manage staff to develop high-quality deliverables through project management, achieve client satisfaction, and grow the practice through new and repeat clients.

Our division supports delivering technical assistance to FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program, jurisdictional floodplain management support services, building code and FEMA Community Rating System (CRS) technical services. Some of the areas where this support will be focused is on technical writing and plan development, but not limited:

• Demonstrates strong technical writing skills to support hazard mitigation plans, floodplain management plans, repetitive loss area analysis reports, substantial damage management plans, and more.

• Experience with construction certificates such as elevation certificates.

• Review local plans, ordinances, policies, and manage large data sets.

• Delivery of the customer experience for new CRS program applications , cycle verifications, modifications, and recertifications.

• Research and review community recertification documents for participating CRS communities.

• Track verification steps to ensure accountability and efficient handling of community documentation and institute verification quality control measures.

• 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 the potential for increased NFIP premium discounts.

• Support CRS-specific courses, webinars, and workshops locally and nationwide. Support public outreach, facilitate meetings, capacity-building activities and community engagement.

• Support program management data analysis and stakeholder communication.

• Strong team player displaying enthusiasm and a true commitment to personal and team growth and development.

• Must be highly motivated, customer-focused, work well in a team environment, and have strong communication skills. Ability to successfully support complex and time sensitive projects, manage time and client requests and resolve issues in a timely and high-quality manner.

• This position required strong organization and people skills to interact with stakeholders and able to handle multiple projects nationwide.

• Possess, experience with FEMA floodplain management activities and programs. 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, GIS for enhanced Elevation Certificate reviews, and Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM).

• Knowledge of FEMA's CRS programs, planning and process management, and ability to work with partners to effectively manage projects.

• Experience in training stakeholders and providing technical assistance in implementing credited flood protection activities.

• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.

• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.

• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.

• Additional duties as required.

Qualifications:

• 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.

• ICC credentials are a plus.

• 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 in developing improved program planning processes necessary to support multi-year planning projects.

• Willingness and ability to travel as needed, approximately 25%.

Life at Tetra Tech:

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.

• Merit-based financial rewards.

• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.

• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.

• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and talent of more than 28,000 employees who are working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among our core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We invite applications from all interested parties.

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