COMMUNITY RATING SYSTEM (CRS) COORDINATOR (FLOODPLAIN COMPLIANCE)

Dorchester County; St. George (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorchester County seeks a qualified professional to review documents for construction within FEMA floodplains and to maintain CRS documentation. The role involves assisting with permit applications in Special Flood Hazard Areas and explaining NFIP/CRS requirements to the public and officials.

Qualified candidates will have an associate degree or two years of college in building construction or related field, plus one year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or two years of college in building construction, construction inspection or related field.
• One year of construction or floodplain management experience.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Certified Floodplain Manager Certification or ability to obtain within one year of entry.
• Residential or Commercial Building Inspector Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews elevation certificates for correctness and maintains them for CRS audits.
• Assist customers with permit applications in Special Flood Hazard Areas; research property records for accuracy.
• Maintain Flood Maps by checking LOMRs/LOMAs and ensure maps are available on the county site and in libraries.
• Explain NFIP and CRS requirements to the public, officials, contractors, architects, engineers, etc.
• Maintain maps and records of Repetitive Loss Properties; keep CRS activity records and communicate with departments and stakeholders.
• Initiate actions to improve CRS classification; assist in damage assessment when needed.
• May require on-site inspections of construction within Special Flood Hazard Areas.
• Attend training and meetings to enhance knowledge; perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Two-year college in building construction / related field

Job description

The post has been extended. Previous qualified applicant need not reapply to received consideration.

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of the class is to review documents submitted for construction within the floodplain, check for compliance against applicable building code and National Flood Insurance Program requirements, and to maintain and prepare required documentation for membership into the NFIP's Community Rating System Program (CRS). The class is given a general outline of work to be performed and is free to develop work methods and sequences; work is reviewed periodically by supervisor.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work the class performs as necessary.
• Reviews elevation certificates for correctness as submitted. Maintains these certificates and presents as necessary for annual CRS audits.
• Assist customers in processing permit applications in the Special Flood Hazard Areas; researches property records to verify accuracy of applications.
• Helps to maintain Flood Maps by checking LOMR's and LOMA's as necessary. Assures correct maps are available on the county website as well as available in county libraries.
• Explains requirements of the NFIP and the CRS programs to the general public, public officials, contractors, architects, engineers, etc.
• Maintains maps and records of Repetitive Loss Properties in the County.
• Maintains the Floodplain Management page on the county website. Assures the most up-to-date information is available to the public.
• Maintains records for all County Activity Points as relating to the CRS by communicating with various other departments, logging all correspondence regarding questions concerning the CRS program or properties located in a Special Flood Hazard Area, corresponding with local Real Estate and Insurance Agents regarding Flood Hazard requirements.
• Initiates any future activities necessary to assist the county in bettering the CRS classification.
• Assists in Damage Assessment Activities when necessary.
• May require on-site inspections of construction within Special Flood Hazard Areas.
• Attends training, meetings, seminars, etc, as required to enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Associate's degree, vocational technical degree,

or specialized training that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college education with emphasis in building construction, construction inspection or a closely related field.

And

One year of construction or floodplain management experience or closely related field.

Special Qualifications:

• Must possess a valid state driver's license.
• Must possess a Certified Floodplain Managers Certification or the ability to obtain one within one year of entering position.
• Residential or Commercial Building Inspector Certification preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities and needs.

Dorchester County has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position; typical work hours and days are Monday through Friday 8:00-5:00 p.m. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but employees must be available during the "core" work hours of 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and must work 40 hours each week to maintain full-time status. Employees must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays during emergencies or as requested.

E.O.E.

Dorchester County does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability or military service in employment or the provision of services.