Floodplain Manager - County Engineering

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The Floodplain Manager is responsible for administering and enforcing the County’s floodplain management regulations, issuing floodplain permits and maintaining program compliance. Performs professional and administrative work managing the County’s floodplain management program to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, support participation in the National Flood Insurance Program, and reduce community vulnerability to flooding. Coordinates floodplain regulatory reviews, flood-risk mitigation, compliance monitoring, community outreach, and interdepartmental and intergovernmental initiatives.

Provides technical guidance, interprets regulatory requirements, evaluates complex floodplain management issues, and makes recommendations and technical determinations within delegated authority. Reviews applications for Type B and Type C permits. Manages the day-to-day operations of the County’s floodplain management program under limited direction of the County Engineer and in coordination with the County’s designated Floodplain Administrator.

• Regulatory Compliance & Plan Review:
  Coordinate implementation of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) requirements and applicable federal, state, and local floodplain management regulations. Review development applications, construction plans, and supporting documentation for compliance with floodplain management requirements; prepare findings and recommendations and make technical determinations within delegated authority.
• Improvement & Damage Evaluations:
  Evaluate substantial improvement and substantial damage documentation and prepare determinations or recommendations for action by the Floodplain Administrator, as required by County procedures and in accordance with Section 930 of the Code of Ordinances.
• Records & Certification Management:
  Review and maintain Elevation Certificates, flood proofing documentation, and related technical records for completeness and regulatory compliance.
• Site Inspections & Enforcement:
  Coordinate floodplain inspections, document deficiencies, track corrective actions, and report enforcement matters to the Floodplain Administrator or other regulatory agencies as appropriate.
• CRS Program Administration:
  Manage the County’s participation in the Community Rating System (CRS), including documentation, reporting, compliance reviews, audits, verification, and opportunities for improved classification.
• Mapping & Discrepancies:
  Coordinate review of Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs/DFIRMs), map discrepancies, Letters of Map Change (LOMC), Letters of Map Revisions (LOMR), and related flood hazard mapping matters.
• Policy & Public Outreach:
  Develop and recommend floodplain management policies, procedures, technical guidance, and regulatory amendments. Provide technical guidance, public education, and training to County staff, property owners, design professionals, and other stakeholders.
• Interagency Liaison & Post-Disaster Mitigation:
  Serve as the County’s primary technical contact for floodplain management matters with County departments, municipalities, FEMA, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), water management districts, consultants, and the public. Coordinate flood-risk reduction initiatives, repetitive-loss mitigation, grant opportunities, and post-disaster floodplain management activities.
• Performance Monitoring:
  Monitor program performance, regulatory changes, and compliance deadlines; prepare reports and identify recommended updates to the County’s codes.

These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed.