Floodplain Reviewer

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FLOODPLAIN REVIEWER

CAP Government, Inc. is seeking a Floodplain Reviewer to join our growing team! The qualified candidate is responsible for the professional and technical work of more than average difficulty in the review and analysis of plans and specifications to determine compliance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), Municipal Building and Zoning Ordinances, the Florida Building Code, and related technical codes, and to assist the Floodplain Manager in administration and coordination of the Community Rating System (CRS)..

Responsibilities:

• Reviews in detail and checks all plans and specifications for compliance with Federal, State, and local rules and regulations for floodplain management and coastal construction, effective in the City prior to issuance of building permits for proposed building construction, land use, or building development modifications.
• Discusses technical requirements of plans with engineers, contractors, builders, or property owners and approves or disapproves; suggests modifications and calls for corrections to plans as necessary; and returns plans for corrections and resubmission.
• Reviews and evaluates drawings and specifications to determine minimum code compliance with flood resistant design and construction requirements.
• Assists with the inspection of buildings in the process of construction, alteration, or repair for compliance with plans submitted with permit applications and with building code requirements related to flood resistant design and construction; may require inspecting sites before construction for practicability of plansas well as inspectingconstruction in process.
• Assists in the investigation of complaints regarding violation of the applicable codes and ordinances and coordinates the prosecution of violators when necessary.
• Perform other related duties as directed.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; and 60 college credits that includes building and/or construction techniques is a plus.
• Possess and maintain Association of State Floodplain Managers Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification.
• Three (3) five (5) years of experience in interpreting and applying guidelines and complex regulations relating to floodplain management and the principles of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Additional qualifying education may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
• Required certifications must be kept current during employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Extensiveknowledge of the National Flood Insurance Program, Community Rating System, land use planning, building codes and enforcement, drainage laws, flood hazard mapping methodologies, intergovernmental cooperation, disaster and post-disaster recovery.
• Knowledge of the Florida Building Code, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) -24 and other City laws and ordinances.
• Considerable knowledge of, and ability to accurately read, Flood Insurance Rate Maps.
• Ability to review elevation certificates and related permit applications to determine compliance with floodplain management requirements.
• Ability to recognize possible defects or hazardous building conditions and to affect corrective measures.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications and to determine their compliance with floodplain management and coastal construction regulations.
• Ability to perform on-site inspections which may require climbing, crawling, bending and stooping or accessing areas where limited space is available.
• Ability to keep accurate records and to prepare a variety of reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, other employees, departmental officials, professional groups, and the general public.

Salary:

• Commensurate with experience and licensure

We offer competitive compensation packages; medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance; 401(k); employee referral; educational reimbursement; and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace / Veterans

Our firm is committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.