We have been working for some time now to figure out how to improve the process of tracking Continuing Education Credits for CFMs. ASFPM provides credit pre-approval for our meetings and conferences if they meet their discipline guidelines. We work hard to provide events that will help CFMs meet their continuing education credit requirements so that they are not forced to attend out-of-state conferences unless they want to. But how do we get around the process of rounding up all your attendance certificates every two years to submit to ASFPM? Failing to do so can have expensive consequences for maintaining your CFM status.
Well, since NeFSMA is a state Chapter, ASFPM will track your credits on-line at www.floods.org if they have the information that you attended. This means you don't have to send your certificates of attendance to them. NeFSMA will provide that information to ASFPM after each workshop if you attended. You should log into the member page of ASFPM to verify that your information is current. I checked mine today and it was up-to-date.
We hope this is a valued member benefit you receive from NeFSMA. We currently have 31 NeFSMA members that maintain their CFM and possibly a few more since our Annual Conference last month. If you are interested in becoming a CFM or what the value of that certification program might be to you or your community, please contact Bill Jones or Andrew Christensen with Nebraska Department of Natural Resources.
About Our Association
- Nebraska Floodplain and Stormwater Managers Association
- The Nebraska Floodplain and Stormwater Managers Association (NeFSMA) is an active organization of over 100 members representing over 50 organizations. NeFSMA pursues multiple purposes including: 1.)promote public awareness of floodplain and stormwater management; 2.) promote the professional status of floodplain and stormwater management and secure all benefits resulting there from; 3.) promote cooperation and information exchange between individuals and entities concerned with floodplain and stormwater management; 4.) keep individuals concerned with floodplain and stormwater management well informed through educational and professional seminars and to provide a method for dissemination of information, both general and technical; 5.) inform and educate concerned individuals of pending floodplain or stormwater legislation, funding and other related management matters. Please browse our website to learn more about NeFSMA at www.nefsma.net. If you are interested in joining, either contact one of the board members or complete the membership form.
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Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
ASFPM Associate Director - Operations
ASFPM Announces Position of Associate Director - Operations
Closing Date: March 3, 2011
Join a mission driven non-profit organization established to promote education, flood related policy, and activities that reduce current and future flood losses and protect natural and beneficial functions of floodplains.
The Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) is actively seeking an Associate Director – Operations to assist the Executive Director in duties including administration, project management, certification program, member service activities, and national flood policy. ASFPM is a national, nonprofit, professional membership association with 14,000 members and 29 chapters throughout the U.S., and an operating budget of nearly $2 million. This is a permanent full-time position located in the Executive Office in Madison, WI. The position is currently filled, but the individual in this position has submitted his resignation. In order to facilitate a smooth transition, ASFPM plans to fill this position before the incumbent leaves.
We would greatly appreciate you sharing this announcement with your colleagues through your newsletters and websites.
Primary responsibilities:
• Manage ongoing day-to-day operations of the Association
• Supervise ASFPM staff
• Oversee financial and records management
• Oversee the Certified Floodplain Manager program and serve on its Board of Regents
• Support work planning, conferences, workshops, and meetings
• Maintain relationships and oversee agreements with contractors, members, and partners
• Oversee the Association’s Information Technology (IT) process and activities
• Supervise publications, projects, professional certification activities, and contracts
• Assist the Executive Director with liaison and national policy initiatives
Required qualifications:
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to floodplain management
• Minimum five years experience in progressively responsible management positions
• Direct experience in floodplain management
• Demonstrated proficiency with all aspects of financial management
• Effectively supervise staff to achieve goals of organization
• Ability to take initiative to accomplish broad goals
• Develop, refine, implement, and evaluate administrative procedures
• Knowledge of and direct network experience among FPM industry players and issues
• Experience in project development and completion
• Passion for the ASFPM mission and goals
• Certified Floodplain Manager (or obtain within 6 months of hire)
The application closing date is March 3, 2011. Interested parties should view the full position announcement at View Position Description. To apply, please send your resume, a cover letter, two writing samples, and examples of previous management experience to Diane Brown, Communication and Events Manager, at diane@floods.org
Closing Date: March 3, 2011
Join a mission driven non-profit organization established to promote education, flood related policy, and activities that reduce current and future flood losses and protect natural and beneficial functions of floodplains.
The Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) is actively seeking an Associate Director – Operations to assist the Executive Director in duties including administration, project management, certification program, member service activities, and national flood policy. ASFPM is a national, nonprofit, professional membership association with 14,000 members and 29 chapters throughout the U.S., and an operating budget of nearly $2 million. This is a permanent full-time position located in the Executive Office in Madison, WI. The position is currently filled, but the individual in this position has submitted his resignation. In order to facilitate a smooth transition, ASFPM plans to fill this position before the incumbent leaves.
We would greatly appreciate you sharing this announcement with your colleagues through your newsletters and websites.
Primary responsibilities:
• Manage ongoing day-to-day operations of the Association
• Supervise ASFPM staff
• Oversee financial and records management
• Oversee the Certified Floodplain Manager program and serve on its Board of Regents
• Support work planning, conferences, workshops, and meetings
• Maintain relationships and oversee agreements with contractors, members, and partners
• Oversee the Association’s Information Technology (IT) process and activities
• Supervise publications, projects, professional certification activities, and contracts
• Assist the Executive Director with liaison and national policy initiatives
Required qualifications:
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to floodplain management
• Minimum five years experience in progressively responsible management positions
• Direct experience in floodplain management
• Demonstrated proficiency with all aspects of financial management
• Effectively supervise staff to achieve goals of organization
• Ability to take initiative to accomplish broad goals
• Develop, refine, implement, and evaluate administrative procedures
• Knowledge of and direct network experience among FPM industry players and issues
• Experience in project development and completion
• Passion for the ASFPM mission and goals
• Certified Floodplain Manager (or obtain within 6 months of hire)
The application closing date is March 3, 2011. Interested parties should view the full position announcement at View Position Description. To apply, please send your resume, a cover letter, two writing samples, and examples of previous management experience to Diane Brown, Communication and Events Manager, at diane@floods.org
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
NeFSMA 2010 Annual Conference Registration
The Nebraska Floodplain and Stormwater Managers Association is pleased to announce our second annual statewide Floodplain and Stormwater Management Conference. The conference will be Friday July 30, 2010 at the Ramada Conference Center in Kearney, Nebraska. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Kenneth Dewey, Professor of Applied Climate Science at UNL.
You can register on-line
then send your registration fee to:
Nebraska Floodplain & Stormwater
Managers Association
Attn: Lori Laster,Treasurer
8901 S. 154th St.
Omaha, NE 68138
Managers Association
Attn: Lori Laster,Treasurer
8901 S. 154th St.
Omaha, NE 68138
Or print out th form http://www.dnr.state.ne.us/floodplain/Conference_2010/Registration_Flyer.pdf and send it with your payment to Lori.
We have some great seminars lined up this year including:
- Community Guidance: Policies and Ordinances/Forms and Certificates
- Hydrology and Hydraulics for Flood and Stormwater Management and Design
- New EPA Construction Effluent Guidelines
- Post-Construction Integrated Management Practices
- No Adverse Impact Development in the Floodplain
- Levee Decertification and Recertification
- Tips to Present Highly Technical Data to a Non-Technical Audience
- How to Successfully Secure a Hazard Mitigation Grant.
Attendees will earn 6 CFM credits. Lunch is included in the registration fee. Please register by July 16, 2010.
Jesse Poore
2010 NeFSMA Chair
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