Floodplain Coordinator

ESSENTIAL TASKS

The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Under limited supervision of division manager reviews development plans for compliance with Federal, State and local floodplain management laws and executive orders;
• Ensures that Richland County is in compliance with all applicable FEMA mandates to lessen flood losses by exploring alternatives and incorporating innovative techniques for development;
• Coordinates with building services to provide training for onsite inspections of floodplain development and periodic evaluation of inspector's performance.
• Builds and maintains skill level capability and required certifications by attending conferences, seminars, meetings, etc.;
• Explores, secures and coordinates federal funding from FEMA or other federal/state agencies related to flood mitigation or map modernization;
• Maximizes federal and state grant opportunities in the post-disaster environment to the benefit of the county and its citizenry;
• Fosters effective public education/outreach by developing appropriate materials, maintaining up-to-date web sites, public speaking, and developing interagency education programs;
• Organizes and conducts floodplain management workshops for local officials, building inspectors, development professionals, lenders, surveyors, real estate professionals, etc., within the County, on NFIP regulations and guidelines;
• Recommends and develops guidelines, policy statements, proposed legislation, regulations, program plans and reports;
• Coordinates with neighboring jurisdictions on coordination of floodplain management activities to reduce flood losses;
• Initiates and coordinates the development of a Comprehensive County Flood Mitigation Strategy; and
• Works with other County agencies to plan for a flood-related disaster event to ensure the best possible recovery for our citizenry.

Compensation Range: $51,426.53 - $82,213.03