Floodplain Mapping Specialist

Kansas Department of Agriculture: 1320 Research Park Drive, Manhattan, KS 66502

About the Position:

• Who can apply: Anyone
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full/Part-time: Full-Time
• Work Schedule: Days
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veteran Preference Eligible: Yes
• Disability Preference Eligible: Yes

Compensation:

• Annual Salary: $55,000 per year
• Hourly Pay: $26.44 per hour
• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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Position Summary & Responsibilities:

This position will remain posted until filled. Location: Topeka, Kansas

Floodplain Mapping Specialist (FMS): The FMS works as part of a team to conduct work activities to complete FEMA Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) projects and aid the public in obtaining and understanding available flood hazard information. Work activities include clerical tasks, GIS tasks, communication with communities and the public, writing of plans and reports, public speaking, attendance at meetings and planning sessions with contractors, communities, and other government agencies. The FMS is supervised by the Floodplain Mapping Coordinator (FMC) and the DWR Structures Program Manager.

Mapping Outreach:

• Serves as technical expert and consultants for the State and are primary contacts for floodplain related activities.
• Provides Base Flood Elevation (BFE) Determinations and existing engineering and GIS products upon request.
• Applies understanding of GIS, hydrology and federal, state, and local requirements regarding floodplain management and floodplain maps
• Travel to public meetings, meetings with other government agencies and conferences is required.

CTP Program Management:

• Assesses where new or improved floodplain maps are needed for the State of Kansas and keeps Coordinated Needs Management Strategy (CNMS) database updated.
• Assists with activities related to floodplain mapping activities, including contract negotiations, writing Scope of Work (SOW) and task orders, grant management, progress monitoring, grant report writing, and project compliance.

Mapping Technical Services:

• Develops and maintains ArcGIS Server and ArcGIS Online services and web maps for projects in various stages of the Risk MAP process.
• Develops and maintains GIS Tools to identify the geographical representation of Flood Insurance Rate Map Letters of Map Change and other floodplain mapping activities.
• Review of draft flood hazard information to ensure adherence to KDA preferences and FEMA Guideline and Standards. Maintenance of state and federal databases and online record keeping systems is required. Employee will also help prepare plans, reports, presentations, story maps and outreach documents.

Training:

• Assists in planning, organizing, and conducting training sessions individuals interested in floodplain management
• Participates in workshops as instructor or facilitator.

Perform other tasks as assigned.

This position has the opportunity to telework per guidelines of the Telework Policy of the Kansas Department of Agriculture KDA after one year of service.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in environmental science with an emphasis on hydrology, geology, geography or a related natural science.
• Knowledge of ArcGIS software and products in water resource and environmental applications is preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills as well as the management and development of ArcSDE server applications are strongly preferred.
• Must be able to travel in-state and out of state, including overnight travel. Must be able to demonstrate progressive work experience in GIS applications, including GIS map creation and geodatabase design and management.
• Currently a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) or be required to become a CFM within 1 year. CFM training and associated costs will be provided.
• Employee is required have a valid Class C (or higher) Kansas driver’s license or equivalent license from another state. Employee is responsible to maintain an acceptable driving record to safely drive state vehicle and be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with this position.

Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements:

Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate required in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. Each applicant (even non-residents) who is selected for a State of Kansas job vacancy must apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days from the date of the offer letter by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's (KDOR) website at www.kdor.ks.gov/apps/taxclearance/Default.aspx .

If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact KDOR at (785) 296-3199 or by email at kdor_specialprojects@ks.gov

Recruiter Contact Information:

• Name: Alyssa Satterthwaite
• Email: Alyssa.Satterthwaite@ks.gov
• Phone: (785) 564-6713
• Fax: (785) 564-6777
• Mailing Address: 1320 Research Park Drive, Manhattan, KS 66502

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How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

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How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

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PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.