Natural Hazards Planner (GIS preferred) with DLCD in Salem, OR

Natural Hazards Planner
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oregon/jobs/1929734
 
Salary  $50,088.00 - $73,152.00 Annually
Location  Salem, OR
Job Type Limited Duration
Department Land Conservation & Development
Closing 1/8/2018 11:59 PM Pacific
 
The Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) is recruiting for up to three Natural Hazards Planners. These positions are full-time, limited duration, and classified as Planner 2.
 
These positions are within the natural hazards section, which helps local governments plan for reducing the risk from natural hazards. The natural hazards section helps local governments manage flood hazards by providing maps and other flood-hazard information to support land use and development decisions. Much of the work of the natural hazards section is funded with grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
 
These limited duration positions are authorized in the DLCD budget through June 2019. DLCD intends to include these positions in future budget requests and they may become permanent depending on funding; however, the budget is subject to review by the governor and the legislature, and the positions may or may not be continued. Limited duration positions receive all of the benefits of regular positions during the term, including medical insurance, retirement benefits, vacation leave, sick leave, personal business leave, and paid holidays. See the "BENEFITS" tab on the job posting for more information.
 
Duties & Responsibilities
 
DLCD intends to hire one position for each of the three areas listed below.
 
1 - Natural Hazard Mitigation Planning
Assist local governments in updating natural hazard mitigation plans, and integrating them into comprehensive plans, zoning maps, and development regulations. This includes, but is not limited to:
 

• Review existing mitigation plans to prioritize updates and identify appropriate integration methods.
• Obtain necessary maps, data, and information.
• Coordinate with other plans and processes.
• Draft new or revised plan sections.
• Involve the public, decision makers, technical experts, and reviewers in the planning process.
• Ensure that the planning process and plan document comply with FEMA requirements.
• Draft amendments to comprehensive plan policies, zoning maps, and development regulations.
• Draft ordinances and resolutions.
• Support local government staff during the local adoption process.
• Assist with the update of the statewide Oregon Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan.

 
2 – Grant Management and Natural Hazard Mitigation Planning
This position will assist with natural hazards mitigation planning as described in section 1, and coordinate grant management in the natural hazards section. This includes, but is not limited to:
 

• Coordinate grant applications to FEMA with staff working in specific programs.
• Prepare inter-governmental agreements with local governments benefiting from federal grants.
• Manage professional services contracts for grant funded projects.
• Gather information for grant reports including local governments in-kind match, financial summaries, and progress narratives.
• Submit grant reports online.

 
3 - National Flood Insurance Program
Assist local governments in meeting the requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). This includes, but is not limited to:
 

• Answer questions about the NFIP from local governments, residents, planners, engineers, surveyors, real estate brokers, developers and others.
• Assist local governments in meeting the requirements of the Community Rating System.
• Assist the State NFIP Coordinator with community assistance visits to evaluate local government compliance with NFIP requirements.
• Review proposed updates of local ordinances to determine whether they comply with NFIP requirements.
• Working Conditions:
• Working conditions are those of an analytical chemistry laboratory handling samples suspected of containing toxic or otherwise hazardous substances. Examples are:
  • exposure to pathogenic toxic samples where the hazards may not be known or predictable;
  • chemical risks from handling or being near toxic, flammable or carcinogenic materials;
  • electrical hazards from high voltage or current associated with instrument operation and repair;
  • lifting loads of up to 50 lbs.
  • Qualifications, Required & Requested Skills

 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
 
A Bachelor's Degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Public Administration, Social Science, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Economics, Geography or a related field; AND One year of progressively responsible planning experience related to the job.
OR
Four years of progressively responsible planning experience related to the job.
 
NOTE: An advanced degree or other secondary coursework in Community, Urban or Regional Planning, Public Administration, Social Science, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Economics, Geography or a related field can substitute for up to two (2) year of the progressively responsible experience. A copy of your transcripts must be attached to your application to receive credit.
 
Additional Preference: The following items are not required, but applicants who have them are especially encouraged to apply and should be sure to include the information in their application.
 
Certification as a floodplain manager by the Association of State Floodplain Managers.
Experience using geographic information systems (GIS).
 
To Apply:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oregon
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