Floodplain Administrator (Promotional)

City of El Paso•Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX

About The Position

Under general direction, plans, directs, and coordinates professional engineering services in municipal and utility construction and engineering services by supervising professional engineering staff. Also performs specialized professional and technical work to develop and implement the City’s Floodplain Management program. This position manages and supervises the Land Development Division, oversees project development and construction review, and coordinates floodplain compliance, planning, and related programs. This is an unclassified contract position, and recruitment is limited to employees working with the City of El Paso at the Planning and Inspections Department.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Planning, Business, Public Administration, or a related field, with coursework in physical or natural science, planning, or emergency management.
Six years of professional experience in floodplain management, including two years of supervisory experience.
Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License or equivalent from another state by the date of appointment.
Must obtain a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification within six months of the appointment date.

Responsibilities

Gather, analyze, and interpret National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) requirements; ensure construction documents comply and participate proactively in the Community Rating System (CRS) Program.
Maintain compliance with City of El Paso floodplain management regulations and coordinate compliance with FEMA floodplain regulations.
Prepare and assist in developing FEMA floodplain studies, and coordinate reviews and submittals of FEMA letters of map change.
Organize and participate in damage assessment teams.
Assist in developing long-range City plans for flood mitigation-related programs and projects, and develop and implement other floodplain management-related programs.
Direct program-specific activities and assignments; coordinate with City and County departments; develop and maintain community partnerships; and interact with advisory boards, the public, and other organizations.
Manage the selection of consultants, private engineers, and architects for City consultation services, including negotiating fees for consultation or design agreements.
Resolve conflicts and liaise with City departments, contractors, and regulatory agencies on construction projects.
Manage, direct, and supervise the Land Development Division.
Direct, review, and control project development and construction inspection to ensure compliance with approved plans and specifications.
Direct and control the review of plans submitted by City departments and private consultants.
Prepare, formulate, originate, and review cost estimates for public works improvement projects.
Manage projects and ensure compliance with pertinent regulations.
Review plans and specifications prepared by architects, engineers, and consultants for design problems and compliance with standards.
Oversee adherence to departmental policies and City, state, and federal regulations.
Prepare letters to regulatory agencies, consultants, and contractors regarding Notices to Proceed.
Make decisions affecting public safety.
Use computerized engineering and mapping information; conduct field investigations; assess divisional issues; and prepare related records and statistical reports.
Conduct meetings and represent the department on advisory committees.
Participate in department strategic planning initiatives.
Recommend to the department head the application of new materials or construction methods.
Supervise professional, supervisory, and administrative personnel, including scheduling, assigning, instructing, guiding, and checking work.
Appraise employee performance and review evaluations by subordinates.
Provide training and development; enforce personnel rules, regulations, and work behavior standards; counsel and motivate employees; and maintain workplace harmony.
Interview applicants and recommend hiring, termination, transfers, discipline, or other employee status changes.
Enforce safety rules and regulations.