Floodplain Manager - County Engineering

Indian River County Board of County Commissioners•Vero Beach, FL

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About The Position

The Floodplain Manager administers and enforces Indian River County’s floodplain management regulations, issues floodplain permits, and maintains program compliance. The role manages day-to-day program operations under the limited direction of the County Engineer and in coordination with the County’s designated Floodplain Administrator. It supports the County’s participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and helps reduce community vulnerability to flooding by coordinating regulatory reviews, mitigation, compliance monitoring, outreach, and interdepartmental and intergovernmental initiatives. The position reviews applications for Type B and Type C permits and provides technical guidance, interprets regulatory requirements, evaluates complex floodplain management issues, and makes recommendations and technical determinations within delegated authority. The position coordinates NFIP and other applicable regulatory requirements; reviews development applications and construction documentation; evaluates substantial improvement and damage matters; maintains elevation certificates and floodproofing records; and coordinates inspections and enforcement follow-up. It manages the County’s Community Rating System participation and coordinates flood hazard mapping reviews and map-change matters. It also develops and recommends policies and procedures, provides public education and training, serves as a technical liaison with agencies and stakeholders, coordinates mitigation and post-disaster activities, and monitors program performance, regulatory changes, and compliance deadlines. Work is performed in office and field settings. Fieldwork may involve weather, noise, dust, and other outdoor or construction-related conditions. The position uses standard office and field equipment, follows safety procedures, and may occasionally require lifting or carrying objects up to 20 pounds.

Requirements

Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Urban Planning, Civil/Environmental Engineering, Public Administration, or a closely related field and four years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Possess and maintain a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local floodplain management regulations, including NFIP requirements, FEMA standards, applicable Florida Building Code provisions, and County regulations.
Knowledge of flood hazard mapping, floodways, Special Flood Hazard Areas, base flood elevations, flood-resistant construction principles, and flood-risk reduction practices.
Knowledge of floodplain management, regulatory compliance, mitigation strategies, and applicable federal and state programs.
Ability to interpret and apply complex regulations, evaluate technical information, resolve regulatory questions, and develop defensible recommendations and determinations within delegated authority.
Ability to interpret technical documents, maps, engineering reports, and construction plans; identify deficiencies; and determine when specialized technical review is necessary.
Ability to manage program activities, coordinate regulatory processes, monitor deadlines, evaluate performance, and recommend operational improvements.
Ability to maintain accurate regulatory records and prepare clear technical reports, findings, correspondence, and recommendations.
Ability to communicate technical and regulatory requirements effectively and coordinate with County departments, regulatory agencies, design professionals, property owners, and the public.
Ability to exercise sound professional judgment, maintain objectivity, and manage competing priorities and deadlines.
Ability to use applicable computer systems, mapping tools, databases, and office software to support program administration.

Responsibilities

Coordinate implementation of National Flood Insurance Program requirements and applicable federal, state, and local floodplain management regulations.
Review development applications, construction plans, and supporting documentation for regulatory compliance; prepare findings and recommendations and make technical determinations within delegated authority.
Review applications for Type B and Type C permits.
Evaluate substantial improvement and substantial damage documentation and prepare determinations or recommendations for the Floodplain Administrator as required by County procedures and Section 930 of the Code of Ordinances.
Review and maintain Elevation Certificates, floodproofing documentation, and related technical records for completeness and regulatory compliance.
Coordinate floodplain inspections, document deficiencies, track corrective actions, and report enforcement matters to the Floodplain Administrator or other regulatory agencies as appropriate.
Manage County participation in the Community Rating System, including documentation, reporting, compliance reviews, audits, verification, and opportunities for improved classification.
Coordinate reviews of Flood Insurance Rate Maps and Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps, map discrepancies, Letters of Map Change, Letters of Map Revision, and related flood hazard mapping matters.
Develop and recommend floodplain management policies, procedures, technical guidance, and regulatory amendments.
Provide technical guidance, public education, and training to County staff, property owners, design professionals, and other stakeholders.
Serve as the County’s primary technical contact for floodplain management matters with County departments, municipalities, FEMA, the Florida Division of Emergency Management, water management districts, consultants, and the public.
Coordinate flood-risk reduction initiatives, repetitive-loss mitigation, grant opportunities, and post-disaster floodplain management activities.
Monitor program performance, regulatory changes, and compliance deadlines; prepare reports and identify recommended updates to County codes.
Manage day-to-day operations of the County’s floodplain management program under limited direction of the County Engineer and in coordination with the designated Floodplain Administrator.