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

Lewis & Clark NRD - Resource Technician - Position Opening

November 3, 2010


JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

RESOURCE TECHNICIAN

The Lewis & Clark Natural Resources District will be accepting application for a full time employee as a Resource Technician for the District Office in Hartington, NE. The position will combine office and field duties. Responsibilities include: water quality monitoring, groundwater management project, Chemigation, watershed project maintenance, tree planting coordination and public information. Farm background and computer skills will be necessary. Oral and written communication experience and Bachelors Degrees preferred.

Applications forms are available at the Lewis & Clark NRD, PO Box 518, Hartington NE 68739. Deadline shall be November 30, 2010 for submitting forms and resumes. Salary is negotiable. A benefit program is provided.

NDNR - Natural Resources Program Coordinator - Position Opening

Job Title: Natural Resources Program Coordinator

Salary: $22.307 Hourly
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
Closing Date: November 22, 2010

Description:
Performs supervisory and specialized professional work in the areas of flood mitigation planning and natural resources planning.

Examples of Duties:
Coordinates and administers a Flood Mitigation Assistance planning program including the development and updating of the state flood mitigation plan; assists communities in conducting sound flood hazard and all-hazard mitigation planning; assists communities in developing flood mitigation projects; and coordinates with Nebraska State Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in administrating hazard mitigation programs and updating the state hazard mitigation plan. Administration duties include review of program and processing billings, vouchers, and quarterly reports to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and review of other program documents required to administer FEMA-related portions of the floodplain management program. Conducts plan formulation for other planning initiatives in the agency. Provides financial tracking and reporting for federal grants including the Cooperating Technical Partners, Community Assistance Program-State Support Services Element, Flood Mitigation Assistance, and other grants. Also serves as contract manager for contracts between the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources Floodplain Management Section and other agencies or contractors. Provides post-disaster assistance and support to National Flood Insurance Program communities for implementing substantial damage requirements and general  loodplain management technical assistance. Develops and writes floodplain management business plans, Community Assistance Program (CAP) strategic plans, and floodplain management white papers. Conducts outreach, workshops and other training for local officials to support implementation and enforcement of community floodplain management regulations to promote hazard identification and local and state planning initiatives. Conducts reviews of public-funded projects and plans with floodplain, surface water and groundwater implications for the agency. Coordinates these reviews with other Divisions within the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources. Assists co-workers and supervisors in performance of duties and maintains working relations with cooperating agencies and the public.


Qualifications:
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors degree in fields related to water resources planning plus six years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.
Knowledge of: flood mitigation planning and project development; benefit-cost analyses of potential projects, FEMA hazard mitigation guidelines and grants. Skill in: good writing and grant tracking use of GAP analyses, the HAZUS-MH tools, GIS and Microsoft Office applications. Ability to: work with governmental agencies and general public; communicate effectively.

State of Nebraska on-line application is required.
http://www.statejobs.nebraska.gov/

ASFPM Associate Director Position Announcement

Announcement closes June 1, 2010

Go to the ASFPM website for an application form http://www.floods.org/