Community Rating System Coordinator (Business Professional III)

Sarasota County Government

28d•$0 - $85,010•Hybrid

About The Position

Sarasota County’s Stormwater Department is seeking a Community Rating System (CRS) professional to support the County’s participation in FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program. In this role, you’ll help maintain and enhance the County’s CRS classification while leading public education efforts related to FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps and floodplain management. This position plays a key role in advancing community resilience through program coordination, outreach, and regulatory support.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Earth Science, Environmental Science, or other related field with 3+ years of related experience.
OR: Master's degree in a similar field with 2+ years of related experience.
OR: 7+ years of professional job-related experience in the management of technical projects/programs and strategic planning may substitute for the required education.
Valid Florida driver's license by date of hire.
Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for a period of five years.

Nice To Haves

ASFPM Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification.
Working knowledge of FEMA programs, including the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), Community Rating System (CRS), and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
Familiarity with flood mitigation practices, elevation certificates, map revisions, and Letters of Map Change.
Understanding of flood insurance, Florida Building Code, and general construction and development regulations, with experience in technical review, public speaking, and GIS (ArcMap).

Responsibilities

Lead implementation of activities to maintain the County’s Community Rating System (CRS) classification
Coordinate annual recertification and verification efforts with FEMA and ISO/CRS specialists
Maintain accurate records and ensure readiness for audits and verification visits
Ensure compliance with environmental, historic preservation, and flood protection requirements
Develop and deliver presentations, outreach campaigns, and educational materials
Provide guidance to residents, businesses, and industry professionals on flood protection and mitigation
Respond to media and public inquiries related to flood insurance, mapping, and CRS topics
Conduct site visits to assess drainage concerns and recommend mitigation solutions
Identify and evaluate state and federal grant opportunities for flood mitigation projects
Support application development and determine project eligibility and funding needs
Track project progress, ensure compliance, and manage reporting requirements
Prepare reports, Board materials, and documentation for audits and legal inquiries
Track updates to FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and CRS-related policies
Analyze legislative changes and communicate impacts to stakeholders
Provide insight on how policy updates affect flood insurance cost and availability
Collaborate with local, regional, state, and federal partners on CRS and mitigation efforts
Support development and reporting for the County’s Local Mitigation Strategy
Provide guidance to internal teams on CRS program requirements and best practices
Help ensure alignment across departments to support overall program success

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Florida Retirement System (FRS)
Three medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option
Award-winning wellness program including free gyms
11 paid holidays
3 personal days
16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service