Floodplain Coordinator-Community Development - Charlotte County, FL

Performs professional and technical work in the review and analysis of plans and specifications to determine compliance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), Charlotte County Building and Zoning Ordinances, the Florida Building Code, and related technical codes, and to assist the Building Official in management and coordination of the Community Rating System (CRS).
 
 
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

• Oversees FEMA's Community Rating for the County, Publications and Videos, Community Outreach and Special
• Projects as directed by Building Official.
• Develops, manages and processes all Federal Emergency Management Assistance (FEMA) issues within the County; negotiates Flood Insurance Rate Map issues with FEMA's Washington office on behalf of Charlotte County; oversees re- certification of FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System (CRS); coordinates and schedules all CRS re-certification activities; compiles and maintains necessary documentation; prepares annual re-certification documentation; ensures that compliant Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance is in place; and reviews Floodplain Variance requests.
• Represents the department on FEMA issues; prepares/presents information and presentations regarding flood plain/FEMA issues; and works with Neighborhood Associations, contractors and the general public to promote community involvement in drafting County codes and improving relations with internal and external customers.
• Receives and responds to a wide variety of issues, inquiries, and concerns from contractors, architects, realtors, residents, and other entities regarding FEMA issues, and flood protection assistance; maintains daily inquiry log documenting all calls regarding FEMA, National Flood Insurance Program and the Community Rating System, listing contact type, assistance requested, issues discussed, location, action, etc.
• Verifies accuracy for all flood zone determinations and elevation certifications; ensures elevation certifications are submitted within established time frames; enters elevation data into the County and County database system, and transfers data to FEMA.
• Maintains and edits the County of Charlotte County Floodplain Management Ordinance as needed to meet FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) and NFIP (National Flood Insurance Program) regulations; develops and implements flood plain management processes; reviews building plans within flood zones to ensure compliance with the County's Floodplain Management Ordinance; conducts compliance inspections of construction sites; and maintains the County's substantial improvement figures.
• Maintains files on Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) projects; processes DEP permits for structures located west of the Coastal Construction Control Line; communicates with agency submitting variance or permit request; confers with Natural Resource Manager regarding requests; and ensures that appropriate state/local permits and variances have been received prior to issuing building permit.
• Ensures proper operation and maintenance of the FEMA/CRS system; maintains communication with information systems technical support.
• Confers with the Building Official, Plans Examiner Manager, and Inspections Manager on questions of policy.