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State of Maine · 1 month ago

Flood Ready Maine Program Manager (Public Service Coordinator II)

No Address - Augusta

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$72K/yr - $102K/yr

4+ years exp

The State of Maine, through the Maine Office of Community Affairs, is seeking a Flood Ready Maine Program Manager to enhance state climate resilience policies and activities. This role focuses on floodplain management, risk communication, and capacity building to improve Maine's resilience to flooding and natural hazards.

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Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of a regional network of certified floodplain managers in partnership with Maine’s ten regional councils

Develop and coordinate strategies for training, certification, and continuing education of floodplain managers across the state, with the goal of increasing the number of certified floodplain managers in Maine

Develop and lead a communication and education campaign that increases awareness of flood risks, builds support among municipal leaders for strong floodplain management and flood risk mitigation; and encourages greater participation in the National Flood Insurance Program and Community Rating System

Support the Maine Floodplain Management Program and Community Resilience Partnership grant program

Support the design and development of an online geospatial data hub that ensures flood risk and natural hazard data are accessible and actionable for public users and municipal decision-makers

Support state projects to update community flood maps, develop inland flooding models and other geospatial products related to flooding and climate hazards, and communicate flood and climate risks to property owners, planners, and decision makers

Responsibilities will include facilitating training and educational events, developing networks of partners and stakeholders, public engagement, and managing contracts for related services

Qualification

Floodplain ManagementClimate ResilienceRisk CommunicationCertified Floodplain ManagerGeospatial Data AnalysisPublic EngagementTraining DevelopmentPartnership BuildingAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingWritten CommunicationOral Communication

Required

At least four (4) years of professional work experience or equivalent education in planning, public policy, environmental studies, climate resilience, hazard mitigation, or related fields

Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)

Excellent organizational ability, strong written and oral communications, and analytical and problem-solving skills

Graduate-level training or similar experience in environmental science, planning, public policy, climate resilience, risk assessment, hazard mitigation, or related fields

Knowledge of floodplain management practices, policies, regulations, FEMA standards, and resources

Demonstrated ability to build partnerships and networks across stakeholders, and to engage communities of diverse types and sizes in participatory planning and decision-making processes

Demonstrated ability to design curricula and facilitate educational programming for professional audiences

Ability to navigate complex organizations, develop trust with senior leaders, and build trusted relationships among diverse groups of colleagues and stakeholders

Preferred

Floodplain management certification is preferred but not immediately required

Benefits

Work-Life Balance– Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and confidential employees receive three (3) personal leave days per calendar year.

Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

Health Insurance Premium Credit– Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.

Dental Insurance– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).

Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes at least 18.91% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.

Gym Membership Reimbursement– Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.

Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts– Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.

Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness– The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.

Living Resources Program– Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.

Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

Voluntary Deferred Compensation– Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.