City of Hampton, VA
Salary:
$54,896.00 - $60,386.00 Annually Location :
Community Development, VA Job Type:
Full-Time Permanent Job Number:
08708 Department:
CD NON GENERAL FUND Opening Date:
06/11/2025 FLSA:
Exempt
Function "Join the City of Hampton team! As a proud V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer and a designated Military Spouse-Friendly Employer, we are committed to supporting veterans and military spouses. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, recognizing the unique skills and experiences that military families bring. Come work for Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits, career and professional development, tuition reimbursement and other benefits."
Are you passionate about helping people, love being organized, and want to be part of something that truly makes a difference?The City of Hampton is seeking a dynamic and mission-driven Resiliency Specialist to support the City's Resilient Hampton Initiative. This initiative is focused on proactively managing a wide array of community risks that may impact Hampton's economic, cultural, and environmental well-being. The Resiliency Specialist will assist in implementing cross-departmental strategies and innovative solutions to strengthen the city's capacity to adapt, recover, and thrive in the face of challenges, including sea level rise, climate change, and extreme weather events. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, urban planning, public policy, urban design, emergency management, engineering, environmental sciences or a related field required. Minimum of one (1) year of direct work experience in economic development, sustainability-based economic development, urban or regional planning, emergency preparedness or environmental and/or sustainability programs is required and may have been obtained through part-time work or internships. The following list of experience is preferred:
Creating graphics for outreach, project management, grants administration, and coastal flood mitigation and resiliency experience. This experience may be obtained through professional, academic, or volunteer roles and capacities.
Demonstrated knowledge of natural hazards and the impacts of climate change on the Hampton Roads region. Demonstrated ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders, including the public. Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Must possess a valid driver's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria. Must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion. An acceptable combination of experience and education which qualifies the applicant for this particular position may be considered for the more specific requirements outlined above. Additional Requirements Requires the ability to work as a team member, and to be adaptable to performing effectively under stress. Requires some travel throughout the City and attendance at meetings and events held after normal working ours. This position is considered essential personnel during City emergencies and is expected to be available whenever requested to support the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) recovery operations. This is an exempt position Examples of Work What YOU will be doing
Assists implementation of Resilient Hampton projects and strategies by performing both administrative and technical tasks. Tracks project progress, and collects and organizes metrics for reporting. Translates information and ideas into effective materials (writing, drawing, photography, video, etc.) to convey information to customers regarding floodplain management, hazard mitigation, and resiliency. Coordinates and conducts community outreach and engagement activities to involve the public in resilience planning, programs, and projects. Supports inter-departmental coordination and conducts routine administrative tasks to ensure regular, efficient communications and decision-making for resilience work. Serves as a resource to other departments to identify strategies to maximize innovation and minimize the impacts of unforeseen events. Conducts data collection, analysis, writing, and outreach for resilience plans, and integrates resilience into the City's long-range, strategic, hazard mitigation, economic development, capital improvement, and master plans. Administers City grants to distribute funding for resilience actions in the community. Develops proposals in response to grant funding opportunities to support resilience work. Contributes ideas and recommendations to inform approaches and processes utilized by the Resilient Hampton team to accomplish its mission. Tracks ongoing regional, national, and international resiliency initiatives and opportunities. Identifies relevant professional conferences and tracks grant funding resources. Represents the Resilient Hampton Division in various interdepartmental responsibilities. Performs related tasks as required. Benefits Overview This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions. Benefits associated with other positions can be found with specific job listings. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans:
Sentara Health Medical Insurance OptumRx Delta Dental Insurance Anthem Blue View Vision FSA Reimbursement accounts Standard: Accident and Critical Illness Trust Mark Universal Life Insurance Legal Resources Plan Mission Square: 457 / Roth IRS / Roth 457 (b) IRA Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately. Other forms of leave include:
Maternity Leave Parental Bonding Leave Care for Sick Parent Leave Birthday Leave Personal day (available every quarter)
The eleven paid holidays each year include:
New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day President's Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Day Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day Employee's birthday A tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. An after-tax retirement plan, Roth IRA, is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company.
Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development. Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family (757-363-6777, 1-800-899-8174 or Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.
Savings bonds are available to the City's workforce. Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.
01
Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education in Business or Public Administration, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Urban Design, Emergency Management, Engineering, Environmental Sciences or a related field ?
High school graduate or GED completed Some College Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree or higher
02
Which of the following best describes your years of direct experience in urban/regional planning, emergency preparedness, environmental programs, economic development, or sustainability-based projects? Ensure that all experience is reflected in your application. Experience may include part-time work or internships.
No experience 1 year of experience 2 - 3 years of experience 4 or more years of experience
03
Can you describe any experience you have with creating outreach materials, managing projects, administering grants, or working on coastal flood mitigation and resiliency efforts? Please include any relevant professional, academic, or volunteer roles. 04
This position requires that you possess a valid driver's license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria. Failure to provide your driver's license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your driver's license number by entering it below: 05
I understand a background check is required prior to any offer of employment or promotion.
Yes No
06
I understand that this position may require some local travel and working non-standard hours to include evenings and weekends.
Yes No
Required Question
$54,896.00 - $60,386.00 Annually Location :
Community Development, VA Job Type:
Full-Time Permanent Job Number:
08708 Department:
CD NON GENERAL FUND Opening Date:
06/11/2025 FLSA:
Exempt
Function "Join the City of Hampton team! As a proud V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer and a designated Military Spouse-Friendly Employer, we are committed to supporting veterans and military spouses. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, recognizing the unique skills and experiences that military families bring. Come work for Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits, career and professional development, tuition reimbursement and other benefits."
Are you passionate about helping people, love being organized, and want to be part of something that truly makes a difference?The City of Hampton is seeking a dynamic and mission-driven Resiliency Specialist to support the City's Resilient Hampton Initiative. This initiative is focused on proactively managing a wide array of community risks that may impact Hampton's economic, cultural, and environmental well-being. The Resiliency Specialist will assist in implementing cross-departmental strategies and innovative solutions to strengthen the city's capacity to adapt, recover, and thrive in the face of challenges, including sea level rise, climate change, and extreme weather events. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, urban planning, public policy, urban design, emergency management, engineering, environmental sciences or a related field required. Minimum of one (1) year of direct work experience in economic development, sustainability-based economic development, urban or regional planning, emergency preparedness or environmental and/or sustainability programs is required and may have been obtained through part-time work or internships. The following list of experience is preferred:
Creating graphics for outreach, project management, grants administration, and coastal flood mitigation and resiliency experience. This experience may be obtained through professional, academic, or volunteer roles and capacities.
Demonstrated knowledge of natural hazards and the impacts of climate change on the Hampton Roads region. Demonstrated ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders, including the public. Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Must possess a valid driver's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria. Must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion. An acceptable combination of experience and education which qualifies the applicant for this particular position may be considered for the more specific requirements outlined above. Additional Requirements Requires the ability to work as a team member, and to be adaptable to performing effectively under stress. Requires some travel throughout the City and attendance at meetings and events held after normal working ours. This position is considered essential personnel during City emergencies and is expected to be available whenever requested to support the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) recovery operations. This is an exempt position Examples of Work What YOU will be doing
Assists implementation of Resilient Hampton projects and strategies by performing both administrative and technical tasks. Tracks project progress, and collects and organizes metrics for reporting. Translates information and ideas into effective materials (writing, drawing, photography, video, etc.) to convey information to customers regarding floodplain management, hazard mitigation, and resiliency. Coordinates and conducts community outreach and engagement activities to involve the public in resilience planning, programs, and projects. Supports inter-departmental coordination and conducts routine administrative tasks to ensure regular, efficient communications and decision-making for resilience work. Serves as a resource to other departments to identify strategies to maximize innovation and minimize the impacts of unforeseen events. Conducts data collection, analysis, writing, and outreach for resilience plans, and integrates resilience into the City's long-range, strategic, hazard mitigation, economic development, capital improvement, and master plans. Administers City grants to distribute funding for resilience actions in the community. Develops proposals in response to grant funding opportunities to support resilience work. Contributes ideas and recommendations to inform approaches and processes utilized by the Resilient Hampton team to accomplish its mission. Tracks ongoing regional, national, and international resiliency initiatives and opportunities. Identifies relevant professional conferences and tracks grant funding resources. Represents the Resilient Hampton Division in various interdepartmental responsibilities. Performs related tasks as required. Benefits Overview This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions. Benefits associated with other positions can be found with specific job listings. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans:
Sentara Health Medical Insurance OptumRx Delta Dental Insurance Anthem Blue View Vision FSA Reimbursement accounts Standard: Accident and Critical Illness Trust Mark Universal Life Insurance Legal Resources Plan Mission Square: 457 / Roth IRS / Roth 457 (b) IRA Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately. Other forms of leave include:
Maternity Leave Parental Bonding Leave Care for Sick Parent Leave Birthday Leave Personal day (available every quarter)
The eleven paid holidays each year include:
New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day President's Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Day Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day Employee's birthday A tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. An after-tax retirement plan, Roth IRA, is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company.
Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development. Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family (757-363-6777, 1-800-899-8174 or Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.
Savings bonds are available to the City's workforce. Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.
01
Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education in Business or Public Administration, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Urban Design, Emergency Management, Engineering, Environmental Sciences or a related field ?
High school graduate or GED completed Some College Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree or higher
02
Which of the following best describes your years of direct experience in urban/regional planning, emergency preparedness, environmental programs, economic development, or sustainability-based projects? Ensure that all experience is reflected in your application. Experience may include part-time work or internships.
No experience 1 year of experience 2 - 3 years of experience 4 or more years of experience
03
Can you describe any experience you have with creating outreach materials, managing projects, administering grants, or working on coastal flood mitigation and resiliency efforts? Please include any relevant professional, academic, or volunteer roles. 04
This position requires that you possess a valid driver's license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria. Failure to provide your driver's license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your driver's license number by entering it below: 05
I understand a background check is required prior to any offer of employment or promotion.
Yes No
06
I understand that this position may require some local travel and working non-standard hours to include evenings and weekends.
Yes No
Required Question