Flood Plain Manager

FLOODPLAIN MANAGER

CAP Government, Inc. is seeking a Floodplain Manager to join our growing team The qualified candidate is responsible for the professional and technical work of more than average difficulty in the review and analysis of plans and specifications to determine compliance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), Municipal Building and Zoning Ordinances, the Florida Building Code, and related technical codes, and to assist the Floodplain Manager in administration and coordination of the Community Rating System (CRS)..

Responsibilities:

• Reviews in detail and checks all plans and specifications for compliance with Federal, State, and local rules and regulations for floodplain management and coastal construction, effective in the City prior to issuance of building permits for proposed building construction, land use, or building development modifications.
• Assembling, analyzing, and interpreting FEMA regulations, National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM), flood provisions of the Florida Building Code, Elevation Certificates, Flood Resistant Design and Construction regulations.
• Responsible for conducting Floodplain plan review, inspections, and audits from project inception through completion for compliance with the flood provisions of the Florida Building Code and FEMA Floodplain regulations, as well as other Local Ordinances, State Statutes and Federal Regulations and local and county ordinances.
• Discusses technical requirements of plans with engineers, contractors, builders, or property owners and approves or disapproves; suggests modifications and calls for corrections to plans as necessary; and returns plans for corrections and resubmission.
• Reviews and evaluates drawings and specifications to determine minimum code compliance with flood-resistant design and construction requirements.
• Reviews and recommends updates to the Land Development Code & Code of Ordinances.
• Provides NFIP & CRS education and advice to Building Construction Services Staff.
• Makes substantial improvement and substantial damage calculations and disseminates corrective options to the applicant.
• Assists in the investigation of complaints regarding violation of the applicable codes and ordinances and coordinates the prosecution of violators when necessary.
• Perform other related duties as directed.

Qualifications:

• Possess and maintain Association of State Floodplain Managers Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification.
• Bachelor's Degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Engineering, Emergency Management, Public Policy or closely related field and three (3) years of experience in Floodplain Management OR possession of an Associate degree or equivalent and five (5) years of experience in Floodplain Management OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three to five years of experience in interpreting and applying guidelines and complex regulations relating to floodplain management and the principles of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Additional qualifying education may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
• Required certifications must be kept current during employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of the National Flood Insurance Program, Community Rating System, land use planning, building codes and enforcement, drainage laws, flood hazard mapping methodologies, intergovernmental cooperation, disaster and post-disaster recovery.
• Knowledge of the Florida Building Code, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) -24 and other City laws and ordinances.
• Considerable knowledge of, and ability to accurately read, Flood Insurance Rate Maps.
• Ability to review elevation certificates and related permit applications to determine compliance with floodplain management requirements.
• Ability to recognize possible defects or hazardous building conditions and to affect corrective measures.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications and to determine their compliance with floodplain management and coastal construction regulations.
• Ability to perform on-site inspections which may require climbing, crawling, bending and stooping or accessing areas where limited space is available.
• Ability to keep accurate records and to prepare a variety of reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, other employees, departmental officials, professional groups, and the general public.

Salary

• Commensurate with experience and licensure

We offer competitive compensation packages; medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance; 401(k); employee referral; educational reimbursement; and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace / Veterans

Our firm is committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.