Flood Plain Reviewer
About The Position
Bureau Veritas offers dynamic, exciting employment opportunities with an attractive salary/benefit package and an opportunity to play a vital role with a global organization. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics. This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions. City: Miami Beach State: Florida Summary 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 above-average complexity 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).
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent; 60 college credits in building and/or construction techniques preferred.
- Possess and maintain Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification.
- 3–5 years of experience interpreting and applying guidelines and complex regulations relating to floodplain management and National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) principles.
- Additional qualifying education may substitute on a year-for-year basis for required experience.
- Required certifications must be kept current during employment.
Nice To Haves
- 60 college credits in building and/or construction techniques preferred.
Responsibilities
- Reviews all plans and specifications in detail to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local floodplain management and coastal construction regulations prior to issuance of building permits for proposed construction, land use modifications, or building development.
- Discusses technical requirements with engineers, contractors, builders, or property owners; approves or disapproves submissions; suggests modifications; and requests corrections or plan resubmission as necessary.
- Reviews and evaluates drawings and specifications to determine minimum code compliance with flood-resistant design and construction requirements.
- Assists with inspections of buildings during construction, alteration, or repair to ensure compliance with approved plans and building code requirements related to flood-resistant design and construction.
- May also conduct pre-construction site inspections to assess plan feasibility and monitor construction progress.
- Assists in investigating complaints regarding violations of applicable codes and ordinances, and coordinates prosecution of violators when necessary.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- attractive salary/benefit package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
