Senior Floodplain Program Manager

City of El Paso, Texas; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

City of El Paso is seeking an experienced Floodplain Management leader to plan, direct, and coordinate professional engineering services for municipal and utility construction. You will supervise staff, ensure NFIP/CRS compliance, and work with FEMA on floodplain regulation issues.

Responsibilities include developing flood mitigation plans, coordinating with city departments, and managing consultants while maintaining regulatory compliance and public safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering, Planning, Business, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Coursework in physical or natural science, planning, or emergency management.
• Six years of professional experience in floodplain management, including two years of supervisory experience.
• Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state by the date of appointment.
• Must obtain a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification within six months of appointment.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate professional engineering services in municipal and utility construction.
• Supervise professional engineering staff and implement the City’s Floodplain Management program.
• Gather, analyze, and interpret NFIP requirements.
• Ensure construction documents comply with NFIP requirements and participate in CRS.
• Maintain compliance with City of El Paso floodplain management regulations.
• Coordinate with FEMA floodplain regulation compliance.
• Prepare FEMA Floodplain studies and review FEMA letters of map change.
• Organize and participate in damage assessment teams.
• Assist in development of long-range City plans for flood mitigation-related programs.
• Direct program-specific activities and assignments and liaise with departments and advisory boards.
• Manage consultant and private engineering staff selection and fee negotiations.
• Resolve conflicts with City departments, contractors, and regulatory agencies on construction projects.
• Direct and supervise the Land Development Division.
• Review plans for city departments and private consultants; prepare cost estimates for public works.
• Review plans and specifications for design problems and compliance with standards.
• Oversee adherence to policies and regulations; prepare letters to regulatory agencies.
• Make decisions affecting public safety; use computerized engineering and mapping information.
• Perform field investigations and prepare related records; participate in advisory committees.
• Participate in department strategic planning; recommend new materials or methods.
• Schedule, assign, instruct, guide, and check work; appraise performance; enforce rules; provide training.
• Enforce safety rules and regulations.
• Note: This is an unclassified contract position.
• Recruitment limited to City of El Paso Planning and Inspections Department employees.
• Applicants with foreign diplomas must have documents evaluated by NACES.
• Résumé not accepted in lieu of a completed application.
• We require detailed experience and job duties in the application employment history.

Responsibilities

• The role involves directing and coordinating professional engineering services for municipal and utility construction.
• Supervising engineering staff and ensuring compliance with NFIP and CRS programs.
• Liaising with FEMA and other regulatory agencies on floodplain regulation compliance.
• Developing and implementing floodplain management programs and long-range plans.
• Managing consultants and private engineers for city projects and negotiating fees.
• Ensuring accuracy of project plans, estimates, and regulatory communications.
• Leading damage assessment teams and supporting city planning for flood mitigation.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering, Planning, Business, Public Administration, or a related field

Job description

City of El Paso is seeking an experienced Floodplain Management leader to plan, direct, and coordinate professional engineering services for municipal and utility construction. You will supervise staff, ensure NFIP/CRS compliance, and work with FEMA on floodplain regulation issues.

Responsibilities include developing flood mitigation plans, coordinating with city departments, and managing consultants while maintaining regulatory compliance and public safety standards.