Floodplain Administrator

Largo•Largo, FL

About The Position

The Floodplain Administrator is a professional position that provides project management, program administration, and coordination related to the maintenance of the City's Floodplain Management Program, including its participation in and standing with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and Community Rating System (CRS), as well as other similar regulatory compliance efforts. Work assignments are performed independently and in coordination with staff from multiple departments, requiring skills and experience in floodplain regulations, GIS, permitting and compliance, stormwater management, floodplain mapping, and FEMA flood study products, as well as flood mitigation, flood warning, and response. The position reports to the Community Development Director.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Ecology, Urban Planning with a minor in Environmental Planning, or closely related field, and five (5) years of directly related experience with a minimum of one (1) year in a program management capacity
Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification awarded by ASFPM or ability to obtain certification within one (1) year of hire; possession of current certification is preferred
Possession of a valid State of Florida Standard Building Plans Examiner License
Valid Driver’s License
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations as related to floodplain management
Knowledge of construction, development review processes, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) terminology and design principles
Ability to conduct inspections and investigations
Ability to work as an effective project manager and team leader, including the ability to communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing, and to coordinate projects and work programs
Ability to use small office equipment, computers, and highly technical computer applications
Training and knowledge of project management and leadership best management practices

Responsibilities

Maintains the City's certification in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) as well as insurance discounts by participating in the Community Rating System (CRS)
Serves as the City’s CRS Coordinator, preparing and submitting the annual Community Rating System (CRS) report to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and leading the required audit process every five years
Develops a formal Floodplain Management program for the City of Largo to implement the federal requirements for floodplain administration
Participates in the Pinellas County Local Mitigation Strategy Committee to develop flood mitigation strategies for resilience, seeking opportunities for grant funding
Performs inspections of properties located within floodplain areas that are being redeveloped and performs plan review of building permit applications for buildings in the floodplain, including those exempt from the Florida Building Code
Maintains and updates the floodplain regulations to benefit the community by ensuring a favorable insurance rate
Reviews and maintains records of floodplain elevation certificates, letters of map amendments, etc.
Performs required public outreach activities
Prepares and updates City Ordinances to ensure that local ordinances are consistent and compliant with federal and state floodplain regulations
Provides input on the impacts of proposed legislation on the Floodplain Program to City leadership
Develops and conducts internal training sessions and programs
Prepares and delivers City Commission reports and presentations
Coordinates regulation and execution of individual projects with other City departments, including Fire, Engineering (Stormwater administration), to achieve City of Largo Strategic Plan sustainability goals
Provides support for emergency management mitigation and preparedness efforts centered around flooding and the Public Health and Safety Initiatives of the City of Largo Strategic Plan
Performs related work as required.
As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.

Benefits

Additional $3,800 employee benefit dollars; the unused balance of which can be kept as taxable income
Defined Contribution Plan 401(a) with a generous 6.5% City match
Benefits also include 12 paid holidays and 24 hour full access to City fitness center. Continuous learning is supported through tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
May receive $2,500 in relocation assistance for candidates outside Pinellas, Pasco, Hillsborough, or Manatee counties.
Flexible workplace schedule
Team members enjoy competitive compensation, professional and personal development, generous benefits, leave packages, and a flexible work life balance.
Largo provides medical, dental, and vision coverage as well as wellness benefits.
Additional benefits include flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA) along with paid life insurance and AD&D coverage. Supplemental life is offered at additional cost.
Full-time team members are enrolled in a Defined Contribution Plan 401(a) with a generous 6% City match.
All team members are eligible to open an optional Deferred Compensation 457(b) and/or Roth 457(b).
Benefits also include 11 paid leave days and 24 hour full access to fitness centers. Continuous learning is supported through tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.