FLOODPLAIN COORDINATOR

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WORK OBJECTIVE

: This is responsible professional and technical work developing, researching, preparing, implementing, and coordinating Community Rating System activities, FEMA compliance, administration of FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grants, and complex public planning studies and programs, with a primary focus on the City's floodplain management program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

: § Bachelor's degree required with major course work in public administration, planning or related field -or- a high school diploma or GED with training and experience. § Possess and maintain the Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification issued by the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) or must obtain certification within six (6) months of hire. § Three (3) years' experience with

NFIP CRS

guidelines and implementation preferred. § Possess a valid Florida Driver's License § Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training may be considered. Employer pays for Certification if employee leaves before required 6 months Employee Must Reimburse Employer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position. § Coordinate the functional and technical aspects for initiatives to reduce flood damage to insurable properties in the City of Arcadia. § Assist with application for and compliance with National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS) series guidelines and requirements. § Assist in achieving significant improvement in the municipal CRS score by following CRS coordinator guidelines provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). § Make recommendations for program improvement and implement approved recommendations. § Conduct detailed studies, prepare reports, and make presentations regarding strategies to improve CRS scores. § Coordinate FEMA related sustainable development including the application, implementation, and close-out of FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grants and related historic preservation concerns. § Performs other related work (including during weather or other extreme emergency duties) as required.

KEY COMPETENCIES

§ Knowledge of the principles, best practices, emerging trends and components of Floodplain Management. § Knowledge of FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grants, Letter of Map Revisions and Amendments, and management of Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM). § Knowledge of legal procedures related to codes compliance and enforcement. § Professional experience in private or public sector planning activities, or a related field. § Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, other governmental agencies, commissions, boards, community leaders, employees and the public. § Exercise considerable independent judgment, initiative, ingenuity and tact. § Proficient in the use of computer and software used to create reports, correspondence, and email communications. § Able to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. must be authorized to work in the

UNITED STATES

Employer pays for Certification if employee leaves before required 6 months Employee is required to reimburse Employer.