Water Planner 2
Date Posted: Jan 30, 2026
Requisition ID: 469130
Location:
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About the Department of Natural Resources (DNR):
About the Indiana Department of Natural Resources:The Indiana Department of Natural Resources protects, enhances, preserves, and wisely uses natural, cultural, and recreational resources for the benefit of Indiana's citizens through professional leadership, management, and education.
Role Overview:
This position is a member of the Floodplain Management Section and serves as the primary point of contact for the communities participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) located within an assigned region on the state. This position provides reviews and/or opinions on permit applications for construction in the floodway. This position manages the review/auditing of the communities' permitting program/processes within their assigned region. This position provides guidance to community officials in the implementation of their community's floodplain ordinance, in the resolution of compliance issues, and generally educating/assisting local officials with floodplain management concerns.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $47,320.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day in the Life:
?The essential functions of this role are as follows:
Development of?workshops, floodplain management training, and external media content.
Conducts outreach/training to public in both written and public presentations.
Understands & interprets relevant federal and state water resources laws, rules and regulations, procedures, policies, programs, and objectives that affect the programs related to floodplain management, water rights and project development.
Fulfills the requirements of the FEMA federal grant regarding the?implementation?of the NFIP throughout Indiana.
Develops and conducts educational workshops for training community officials on the requirements of the NFIP and state floodplain management regulations.
Provides technical assistance of compliant floodplain management and development.
Assists the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department of Homeland Security on disaster response and recovery operations.
Reviews local floodplain management ordinances for compliance with NFIP requirements.
Serves as water resource project leader for teams to find and implement solutions to water resource problems.
Reviews construction plans, specifications, deeds, permits and data for technical elements relevant to conservancy districts, flood control revolving fund matters, state water resource projects, watershed districts, and technical supporting data for appropriate technical and financial elements.
Reviews submitted materials and prepared technical recommendations for action regarding Conservancy District and Flood Control Revolving Fund & Watershed Districts.
Maintains and reviews the Division's water well record database including USGS observation well network, water resources, ground & surface water rights investigations, registered water use location maps.
Updates federal and state databases for reporting tasks/grant accountability, community activity records & compliance.
Acts as a liaison & technical advisor for steering committees, River Basin Commissions, Watershed Districts, regarding program information and technical service in water resource.
Responds to inquiries, data requests, complaints from citizens, regulated communities, environmental groups, attorneys, engineers & government officials.
Administers the programs for statutory well driller and pump installer licensing and continuing education, significant water withdrawal registration & use, water sales including conducting public meetings.
Evaluates hydrologic information with ground-water data, water withdrawal facility data & streamflow.
Analyzes and interprets field data pertaining to inspections & investigations for well complaints, observation well networks data, water use reports & annual water use data.
Assists with related pertaining to Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Council.
Prepares reports, letters/memos on findings including submission to the Natural Resources Commission concerning ground-water conflicts.
The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.
What You'll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
A Bachelor of Science degree in public affairs, Natural Resources, Water Management, Natural Resource Management, Public Affairs, Biology, Geology, Geography, water resource planning, or environmental science or other related major and practical applicable experience.
Certification as a Floodplain Manager (CFM).
Practical knowledge of the basic principles and practices of hydraulics, hydrology, geology, environmental science, water conservation and efficiency and water well construction
Understands and interprets relevant federal and state water resource laws, rules, procedures and policies regarding floodplain management.
Broad knowledge of, and ability to apply, planning principles, theories, practices and concepts to water planning.
Ability to apply organizational skills to prioritize multiple projects and to complete assignments within limited time schedules.
Ability to read and interpret a variety of maps including United States Geological Survey topographic maps, floodplain maps, state and county road maps, county plat books, construction plans, surveys, specifications, design reports, and technical supporting data for appropriate technical and financial elements.
Ability to observe and record accurate hydrologic data in the field and to compile and plot data in readily usable formats.
Ability to utilize computers for tasks such as database entry and database maintenance, research, presentations, tracking, research, presentations, composition and using Geographic Global Information Systems (GIS) software.
Ability to create and develop policies, ideas, scope and plan elements relative to areas of responsibility for projects and programs.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with associates, consultants, governmental representatives, and the general public.
Effective verbal and communication skills.
Ability to travel overnight or occasionally work beyond normal workday hours.
Have superior interpersonal skills, strong professional judgment, and be customer service oriented.
Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free Parking for most positions
Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
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