Flood Mitigation Specialist

This is an essential position within the Environment and Sustainability Department. The position supports flood mitigation and flood risk reduction programs along with other citywide resilience programs and conducts grant management functions through meeting review time goals, coordinating across departments, and providing exemplary customer service.

The position performs responsible technical work involved with identifying and flagging applicable national, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations through reviewing architectural, landscaping, and engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents for new and existing Private Property Adaptation (PPA) program projects. The position also supports the City’s participation in the Community Rating System of the National Flood Insurance Program through tracking eligible activities, compiling supporting documentation, and coordinating with departments.

The position will be responsible for understanding and staying updated on the City’s code and ordinances which set design standards that better protect the city against flooding, sea level rise, wind damage, extreme heat, and other hazards.

• Reviews plans and permit applications for Private Property Adaptation (PPA) program participant projects to ensure they meet Miami Beach City Code requirements and are designed to function as flood mitigation and risk reduction measures.
• Reviews the monthly/quarterly project status reports to track participant progress and identify challenges faced.
• Provides regular check‑ins to participants in all phases of the PPA program and coordinates with appropriate staff and consultants to resolve issues.
• Provides general technical assistance to participants in the PPA program, including flood mitigation and risk reduction designs, understanding Miami Beach City Code, permitting process, and general project management.
• Prepares reports, records and correspondence to support the management of the PPA program.
• Provides education to customers and residents to increase understanding of flood mitigation and risk reduction requirements and other resilience programs and policies.
• Performs site visits in coordination with consultants and/or City staff.
• Supports the City’s participation in the Community Rating System of the National Flood Insurance Program through tracking eligible activities, compiling supporting documentation, and coordinating with departments.
• Supports the implementation of the Vulnerability Assessment and Sea Level Rise Adaptation Plan through coordination and engagement across multiple departments, developing and monitoring metrics that are helpful and feasible.
• Researches and compiles local information about sea level rise, flood mitigation and risk reduction, and other hazards to help departments make decisions on projects.
• Exhibits excellent customer service skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Participates in preparing for emergencies including hurricanes and responding post‑storm.
• Responds to customer concerns and complaints.
• Performs related work as required.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Engineering, City Planning, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Studies, Public Policy, Business Administration, or related field is preferred.
• An Associate’s Degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience may substitute for a Bachelor’s Degree.

• Certification as a Floodplain Manager or Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines (WEDG) Professional.
• Experience in customer service, resilience planning, data analysis, climate adaptation, program management, community engagement, grants management, contract management or related areas.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the state of Florida by the time of employment, with an acceptable driving record.
• Flexible hours, including occasional weekends and holidays.
• Experience may substitute for education on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Additional training, seminars and/or short courses in the flood mitigation or resilience field.

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