CRS & Floodplain Program Coordinator

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

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.