Job Description
Salary : $53,765.00 - $68,550.00 Annually
Location : Marco Island FL 34145, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 00260
Department: Building Services
Opening Date: 12/20/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Work Objective Performs a variety of complex administrative, technical, and professional work in the field of floodplain management under the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Community Rating System (CRS) in compliance with regulatory standards and requirements. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local floodplain management codes, ordinances, and regulations. Identifies, evaluates, and recommends solutions to floodplain management issues including, but not limited to, certification/recertification under the CRS and negotiating flood insurance rate map issues on behalf of the City. Work is performed under general supervision with limited latitude in the use of initiative. Position exercises some judgment in accordance with well-defined policies, procedures, and techniques.
Examples of Essential Functions The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position. - Coordinates, implements, and maintains regulatory files, records, and required documentation for the City's certification under FEMA's Community Rating System
- Coordinates City activities for annual recertification to maintain the City's FEMA community rating status
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local floodplain management codes, ordinances, and regulations
- Develops and implements floodplain management processes; maintains the City's substantial improvement figures
- Establishes and maintains effective communications and liaison with
- Verifies accuracy for all flood zone determinations and elevation certifications; ensures elevation certifications are submitted within established time frames
- Ensures complete and accurate entry of elevation data into applicable geographic database systems; oversees the time transfer of required data to FEMA
- Negotiates flood insurance rate map issues on behalf of the City
- Reviews all building plans within flood zones to ensure compliance with the floodplain management ordinance
- Reviews and interprets codes and ordinances in response to a variety of questions and complaints from engineers, architects, contractors, and the public relative to zoning and permit requirements
- Provides support to various sections within the department regarding clarification and/or interpretations of codes and regulations
- Performs various public relations functions and activities related to FEMA and floodplain issues (i.e. public presentations, coordinating and distributing public information, event planning, publication development, video production, etc.)
- Advises property owners and local stakeholders of their responsibilities in designated flood zone areas of the city
Supervision: Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED; bachelor's degree in public administration or engineering preferred; supplemented by two or more years' experience in planning, zoning, and land use management functions; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience. Must have Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) Floodplain Manager certification or ability to obtain within one year of appointment to the position. Must have a valid Florida driver's license. Regular in office attendance is required.
Candidate is subject to interview(s), medical testing (including drug screening), and a comprehensive background investigation.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed above, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions in order to perform this job successfully. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: - Knowledge of federal, state, and local zoning, planning, and land use regulations, standards, and requirements governing the work
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, methodologies, and techniques utilized in floodplain management and resources analysis and protection
- Skill in working independently and following through with assignments with minimal direction
- Skill in the operation of tools and equipment necessary to perform duties
- Ability to operate a computer using Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, and Excel) and applicable department and organization specific software
- Ability to research, compile and develop clear, concise and accurate reports and associated documentation to facilitate effective decision making
- Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
- Ability to measure and perform mathematical computations applicable to the work
- Ability to provide exceptional internal and external customer service
- Ability to regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule
- Ability to read, interpret, and work from construction plans and blueprints
- Ability to enforce applicable codes and ordinances with firmness, impartiality, and tact
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to organize work for timely completion
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Depending on functional area of assignment, tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (up to 20 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station and extended periods of time standing and/or walking.
ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Tasks are regularly performed inside without exposure to adverse environmental conditions (e.g., dirt, cold, rain, fumes).
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Some tasks require manual dexterity, in addition to visual and hearing acuity. Some tasks may involve identifying and distinguishing colors. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally and in writing.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEE STATEMENT Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will be considered an essential employee during an emergency event. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.
Preference shall be given to eligible current city employees. All vacancies are open until filled unless otherwise specified. The City of Marco Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Marco Island is a drug free and smoke free workplace.
The City of Marco Island offers a wide range of employee benefits. Below is a brief summary of the comprehensive benefits package we have to offer you when you join our team.
City of Marco Island Employees participates in a Cafeteria-Style benefits plan. The cost of any benefit chosen by the employee is deducted from each paycheck.
Health Insurance : The City currently offers a PPO (Preferred Provider)-type health insurance plan provided by Cigna.
Dental Insurance : The City currently offers a PPO (Preferred Provider)-type dental insurance plan provided by The Standard.
Vision Insurance : The City currently offers a PPO (Preferred Provider)-type vision insurance plan provided by The Standard.
Supplemental Insurance : The City currently offers 4 types of supplemental insurance provided by AFLAC.
Life Insurance and AD&D : The City offers a $50,000 life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment policy for employees.
Additional Life Insurance: The City offers Additional Life in units of $10,000 to a maximum of $300,000. The minimum amount you can elect is $10,000. Employees can elect up to $80,000 with no medical questions. Spouse coverage is available in units of $5,000 to a maximum of $150,000, but not to exceed 50 percent of your Additional Life coverage. Employees may also elect $10,000 of Dependents Life insurance for eligible children.
Short-term Disability: The City offers a short-term disability benefit that would provide a weekly benefit of 60% of $1,667 of your insured pre-disability earnings reduced by deductible income. The plan maximum weekly benefit is $1,000 and minimum is $15. The benefit waiting period is 30 days (accidental injury and other disabilities) the period of time that you must be continuously disabled before benefits become payable.
Long-term Disability : The City offers a long-term disability benefit that would provide 60% of covered salary after the employee is disabled for six months. The premium for this insurance is .54 percent of salary. For example: calculate monthly salary x .54 ÷ 100 = monthly premium.
Retirement Savings: The City contributes 6.5% of base earnings to a 401 retirement savings plan for non-bargaining unit employees.
For IAFF bargaining unit members the City offers a Section 175 Pension Plan.
For FOP bargaining unit members the City offers a Section 185 Pension Plan.
Deferred Compensation Plan : The City offers a 457 Deferred Comp retirement savings plan for its employees. Contributions to this plan are voluntary.
Medical and Dependent-Care Savings Accounts : The City offers two types of pre-tax savings accounts that can be used to reimburse the employee for qualified medical or dependent-care expenses not covered under any other benefit. Any funds deposited must be spent by the end of the plan year each year or they are forfeited. Contributions to this plan are voluntary.
THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED AS A SUMMARY OF THE BENEFITS AVAILABLE. SOME RESTRICTIONS AND CLAUSES APPLY.
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Do you possess your Floodplain Manager Certification?
Required Question City of Marco Island, FL
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