Flood Mitigation Program Manager presso Loudoun County Government, VA

Position Duties

The Department of General Services (DGS) is seeking qualified candidates to lead the Board-approved Flood Assessment and Mitigation Program. This newly created position will be responsible for the program’s development, oversight, and daily management.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Managing the local Flood Mitigation Grant Program and overseeing the associated multimillion-dollar Flood Mitigation Grant Program Fund to provide County funding assistance for private property owners dealing with reoccurring flooding.
• Establishing consistent methodology for watershed management and drainage studies to include updates to the existing Watershed Management Plans and the County Flood Resiliency Plan, and managing the development of new Watershed Management Plans for the County.
• Serving as the County Subject Matter Expert for post-construction flood mitigation and assessments.
• Working with diverse groups of stakeholders including Board of Supervisors members, departmental staff, community members, Homeowner Associations, elected officials, state regulators, and other county Department staff to effectively facilitate implementation of flood assessments and mitigation solutions.
• Educating the public and singular homeowners on how to be flood resilient.
• Conducting outreach to residents and communities through both public and one-on-one meetings with private property owners, community residents, and HOA managers.
• Tracking and managing state and federal grants that can be applied to County flood-related issues.

This position is eligible for partial telework in accordance with County and Department policies.

Hiring salary commensurate with experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Planning, Geography, Natural Resources, Architecture or Geology and four (4) years of related work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree preferred.

Construction experience or construction management experience preferred. Experience with the FEMA NFIP preferred. Experience reading and interpreting hydrologic and/or hydraulic modeling preferred.

Prefer Professional Engineering Registration (PE), Certified Floodplain Manager, and/or Professional Geologist.

Other Qualifications

Valid driver’s license and good driving record are required (driving records may be reviewed annually for continued qualification). Successful candidate must pass pre-employment criminal, credit, and DMV record background checks.

Subject-to-call 24-hours a day, seven days a week and must be available during County emergencies. This position is considered “essential.”