Flood Plain Coordinator Position Available In Collier, Florida

Flood Plain Coordinator 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars 295 Riverside Circle, Naples, FL 34102 EMERGENCY

RESPONSE STATEMENT

Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event. All employees may be subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee’s official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The purpose of this classification is to develop, manage and process Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issues and guidelines as they relate to the City’s floodplain management. The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Oversees FEMA’s Community Rating for the City, Publications and Videos, Community Outreach and Special Projects as directed by Building Official. Develops, manages and processes all Federal Emergency Management Assistance (FEMA)issues within the City; negotiates Flood Insurance Rate Map issues with FEMA’s Washington office on behalf of Naples; oversees recertification of FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System (CRS); coordinates and schedules all CRS re-certification activities; compiles and maintains necessary documentation; prepares annual recertification documentation; ensures that compliant Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance is in place; and reviews Floodplain Variance requests. Represents the department on FEMA issues; prepares/presents information and presentations regarding flood plain/FEMA issues; and works with Neighborhood Associations, contractors and the general public to promote community involvement in drafting City codes and improving relations with internal and external customers. Receives and responds to a wide variety of issues, inquiries, and concerns from contractors, architects, realtors, residents, and other entities regarding FEMA issues, and flood protection assistance; maintains daily inquiry log documenting all calls regarding FEMA, National Flood Insurance Program and the Community Rating System, listing contact type, assistance requested, issues discussed, location, action, etc. Verifies accuracy for all flood zone determinations and elevation certifications; ensures elevation certifications are submitted within established time frames; enters elevation data into the City and County database system, and transfers data to FEMA. Maintains and edits the City of Naples Floodplain Management Ordinance as needed to meet FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) and NFIP (National Flood Insurance Program) regulations; develops and implements flood plain management processes; reviews building plans within flood zones to ensure compliance with the City’s Floodplain Management Ordinance; conducts compliance inspections of construction sites; and maintains the City’s substantial improvement figures. Maintains communication with all local, state, and federal regulatory agencies and entities concerning FEMA issues. Maintains files on Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) projects; processes DEP permits for structures located west of the Coastal Construction Control Line; communicates with agency submitting variance or permit request; confers with Natural Resource Manager regarding requests; and ensures that appropriate state/local permits and variances have been received prior to issuing building permit. Ensures proper operation and maintenance of the

FEMA/CRS

system; maintains communication with information systems technical support. Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Access, HTE, word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions. Writes, edits and coordinates production of brochures, reports and pamphlets as related to FEMA issues; maintains current regulatory FEMA documentation; creates outreach publications and makes presentations as needed regarding FEMA issues and related programs.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

May coordinate department involvement in special events. Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Associate’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field required; Three (3) years experience in information management systems (preferably within the building industry); or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver License, “Class E”, with a driving record that meets or exceeds minimum City standards. Must obtain FEMA’s Floodplain Management Coordinator’s Certificate within one year of hire.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

The City of Naples is a Tobacco-Free Workplace. Applicants for the City of Naples must not have been a user of tobacco products for at least six (6) months immediately preceding an application for employment; and, if hired, must maintain non-use of tobacco products for the duration of employment with the City of Naples. Tobacco is defined as any lighted or unlighted cigarette, cigar, pipe, nicotine dispensing device, other types of smoking product, smokeless tobacco including dip, chew or snuff.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES

Data Utilization:

Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.

Human Interaction:

Requires the ability to apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others in coordinating activities of a project, program, or designated area of responsibility.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization:

Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude:

Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude:

Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.

Functional Reasoning:

Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems.

Situational Reasoning:

Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability:

Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).

Sensory Requirements:

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors:

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions. The City of Naples, Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Naples, Florida will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The City of Naples offers a competitive benefits package to it’s employees. Please refer to the employee benefits link on the Human Resources web page, linked below, to learn more about our benefits package: https://www.naplesgov.com/hr/page/employee-benefits