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 this job is to review documents submitted for construction within the floodplain, check for compliance against applicable building code and National Flood Insurance Program requirements, maintain and prepare required documentation for membership into the NFIP's Community Rating System Program (CRS), and assist with watershed management and flood studies. This position works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

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. Assuring correct maps are available on the county website as well as available in county libraries.
• Explaining requirements of the NFIP and the CRS programs to the general public, public officials, contractors, architects, engineers, etc.
• Maintaining maps and records of Repetitive Loss Properties in the County.
• Maintaining the Floodplain Management page on the county website. Assuring the most up-to-date information is available to the public.
• Maintaining records for all County Activity Points as relating to the CRS by communicating with various other departments, logging all correspondence regarding questions concerning the CRS program or properties located in a Special Flood Hazard Area, corresponding with local Real Estate and Insurance Agents regarding Flood Hazard requirements.
• Initiating any future activities necessary to assist the county in bettering the CRS classification.

Minimum education and experience requirements include:

• An Associate's degree, vocational technical degree or specialized training in building construction, construction inspections that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college education.
• One year of construction, floodplain management, watershed management, or closely related experience.

Special qualifications, certifications and licenses include:

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
• Must possess a Certified Floodplain Managers Certification or the ability to achieve one within one year of hire.
• Residential or Commercial Building Inspector Certification preferred.

Position type and expected hours of work:

This is a full-time position; typical work hours and days are Monday through Friday 8:00 – 5:00 p.m. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but employees must be available during the "core" work hours of 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and must work 40 hours each week to maintain full-time status. Employees must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays during emergencies or as requested.

E.O.E. Dorchester County does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability or military service in employment or the provision of services.