Community Planner / Floodplain Management Specialist (Compliance) / Ecologist (Endangered Species) at Federal Emergency Management Agency

About the opportunity

This position is located in the FEMA Region 9 Mitigation Division, Floodplain Management & Insurance Branch. The incumbent serves as a senior-level analyst supporting FEMA’s implementation of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and compliance with the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Key responsibilities include evaluating community floodplain management programs for NFIP and ESA compliance, serving as a regional subject matter expert, providing technical assistance and training to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, and developing resources for local floodplain administrators. The role requires leading complex projects with multiple stakeholders. All FEMA employees have emergency management responsibilities and may be subject to recall for emergency operations, which may involve irregular hours and travel to disaster sites.

Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary ($133,060 – $172,980 PA)
• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance
• Retirement plan and Thrift Savings Plan (401(k) equivalent)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personal leave days and paid federal holidays
• Flexible work schedules
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transportation subsidies
• Uniform allowance
• Health and wellness programs and fitness centers

Who can apply?

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must pass a background investigation for Public Trust – High Risk
• Must register for Selective Service if applicable
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Government credit card
• Must meet specialized experience requirements equivalent to GS-12 level
• Must meet positive education requirements (degree in community planning, biological sciences, or ecology with specific coursework)
• Current federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements

Required documents

• Resume (maximum two pages)
• Responses to the online job questionnaire
• Official or unofficial college transcripts
• SF-50 forms (for current/former federal employees to verify status and time-in-grade)
• Notice of DRRA Eligibility (if applicable)
• DD-214 or other veterans' documentation (if applicable)
• CTAP documentation (if applicable)

When to apply

• Applications must be submitted by 2026-09-18 at 11:59 PM (ET)

How to apply

• Register or log in to your USAJOBS account
• Complete the online application and job questionnaire
• Upload all required supporting documentation
• Submit the application before the closing date
• Monitor your application status via the USAJOBS Application Dashboard

Additional information

• This is a non-bargaining unit position.
• A one-year probationary period is required for new federal competitive service employees.
• Incentives may be offered depending on funding availability and applicant qualifications.
• Interviews may be required.
• The position requires the ability to deploy to disaster sites with little notice.