Community Rating System; Crs Coordinator; Floodplain Compliance

Job Title

The post has been extended. Previous qualified applicant need not reapply to received consideration.

The purpose of the class is to review documents submitted for construction within the floodplain, check for compliance against applicable building code and National Flood Insurance Program requirements, and to maintain and prepare required documentation for membership into the NFIP's Community Rating System Program (CRS). The class is given a general outline of work to be performed and is free to develop work methods and sequences;

work is reviewed periodically by supervisor.

Essential job functions include: reviewing elevation certificates for correctness as submitted, maintaining these certificates and presenting as necessary for annual CRS audits, assisting customers in processing permit applications in the Special Flood Hazard Areas, researching property records to verify accuracy of applications, helping to maintain Flood Maps by checking LOMR's and LOMA's as necessary, explaining requirements of the NFIP and the CRS programs to the general public, maintaining maps and records of Repetitive Loss Properties in the County, maintaining the Floodplain Management page on the county website, maintaining records for all County Activity Points as relating to the CRS, initiating any future activities necessary to assist the county in bettering the CRS classification, assisting in Damage Assessment Activities when necessary, requiring on-site inspections of construction within Special Flood Hazard Areas, attending training, meetings, seminars, etc, as required to enhance job knowledge and skills, and performing other related job duties as assigned.

Education and experience:

Associate's degree, vocational technical degree, or specialized training that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college education with emphasis in building construction, construction inspection or a closely related field. And one year of construction or floodplain management experience or closely related field.

Special qualifications:
Must possess a valid state driver's license. Must possess a Certified Floodplain Managers Certification or the ability to obtain one within one year of entering position. Residential or Commercial Building Inspector Certification preferred.