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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Flood Protection Manager to lead and coordinate flood risk management initiatives, ensuring the safety and resilience of communities and infrastructure. This role involves developing and implementing flood protection strategies, overseeing engineering assessments, and collaborating with local authorities, environmental agencies, and emergency services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil or environmental engineering, hydrology, or a related field, and possess excellent project management and communication skills.
As a Flood Protection Manager, you will be responsible for assessing flood risks, designing and maintaining flood defense systems, and ensuring compliance with environmental and safety regulations. You will also be expected to lead public awareness campaigns, provide expert advice during flood events, and contribute to long-term climate adaptation planning. Your work will play a critical role in protecting lives, property, and ecosystems from the increasing threat of flooding due to climate change and urban development.
This position requires a proactive and analytical individual who can manage complex projects, work under pressure, and make informed decisions in emergency situations. You should be comfortable working with GIS and hydrological modeling tools, and have experience in stakeholder engagement and regulatory compliance. A commitment to sustainability and resilience is essential, as is the ability to translate technical information into actionable plans and policies.
If you are passionate about environmental protection, risk management, and community safety, and have the technical expertise to lead flood mitigation efforts, we encourage you to apply for this impactful and rewarding role.
Responsibilities
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- Conduct hydrological and hydraulic assessments
- Design and oversee construction of flood defense systems
- Coordinate with local authorities and emergency services
- Ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations
- Manage flood response and recovery operations
- Lead public education and awareness initiatives
- Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of flood protection measures
- Prepare technical reports and policy recommendations
- Advise on climate adaptation and resilience planning
Requirements
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- 5+ years of experience in flood risk management or water resources
- Proficiency in GIS and hydrological modeling software
- Strong project management and leadership skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
- Knowledge of relevant environmental regulations and standards
- Ability to work under pressure and in emergency situations
- Experience with infrastructure planning and design
- Commitment to sustainability and climate resilience
- Professional certification (e.g., PE, CFM) is a plus
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have in flood risk assessment and mitigation?
- Can you describe a project where you led flood protection efforts?
- How do you ensure compliance with environmental regulations?
- What tools and software do you use for hydrological modeling?
- How do you engage with stakeholders and the public?
- Describe your experience with emergency response planning.
- What strategies do you use to evaluate flood defense effectiveness?
- How do you stay updated on climate change and flood risk trends?
- Have you worked with government agencies or NGOs on flood projects?
- What is your approach to balancing development and flood risk?
