Flood Recovery & Water Resource Specialist

Flood Recovery & Water Resource SpecialistSouthern Tier Central Regional Planning and Development Board (STC) is growing and seeking a Senior Flood Recovery & Water Resources Specialist to lead highly technical flood recovery, flood mitigation, and water resource programming across a three-county region.This senior-level position plays a regional leadership role in flood recovery planning, watershed management, hazard mitigation, and grant-funded infrastructure and resilience programs. The Specialist will work closely with counties, municipalities, state and federal agencies, and partner organizations to develop, implement, and coordinate complex flood recovery and risk-reduction efforts.This is a full-time civil service position, with a civil service exam to be administered at a later date. Regular attendance at evening meetings is required (average two per month). About the RoleSTC seeks a highly experienced and technically skilled professional with demonstrated expertise in floodplain management, flood recovery, water resources, environmental planning, and intergovernmental coordination. This role requires the ability to exercise independent judgment, manage complex regulatory and grant requirements, and serve as a technical resource and mentor within a multidisciplinary planning organization.Strong written and oral communication skills are essential, as this position frequently represents STC in technical discussions with municipal leaders, agency staff, consultants, and the public.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Senior Flood Recovery & Water Resources Specialist will: * Serve as STCs technical lead for flood recovery, flood mitigation, and water resource planning * Collaborate with local, state, and federal partners to identify, evaluate, and prioritize flood recovery and mitigation projects * Compile, manage, and analyze flood, hydrologic, environmental, and spatial data, and prepare technical documentation, statistics, plans, maps, and reports * Develop written and oral materials explaining flood recovery strategies, flood risk management approaches, and mitigation best practices * Engagement with water quality groups concerned with the Finger Lakes, the Upper Susquehanna River and Chesapeake Bay watershed and associated tributaries * Provide high-level technical assistance to counties, municipalities, water quality groups, and environmental organizations * Review and provide expert input on floodplain-related studies, plans, and projects initiated by FEMA, NYS agencies, federal partners, non-profits, and consultants * Lead grant seeking, writing, administration, and compliance for flood recovery, flood mitigation, water quality, and resilience funding programs * Monitor and interpret federal and state regulations and policy related to flooding, wetlands, levees, stormwater, and water quality * Deliver training, outreach, and public presentations on floodplain management, flood recovery, hazard mitigation, and stream processes * Coordinate with emergency management, land use, and public works partners to assist in updating flood recovery plans, mitigation strategies, warning systems, and response procedures * Maintain active participation in regional, statewide, and national professional organizations focused on flooding, stormwater, and water resources * Provide technical planning input on drainage improvements, flood protection infrastructure, floodplain restoration, and resilience projects