COMMUNITY RATING SYSTEM (CRS) COORDINATOR (FLOODPLAIN COMPLIANCE) in Summerville, South Carolina at Dorchester County

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

JOB SUMMARY
The purpose of this job is to review documents submitted for construction within the floodplain, check for compliance against applicable building code and National Flood Insurance Program requirements, maintain and prepare required documentation for membership into the NFIP’s Community Rating System Program (CRS), and assist with watershed management and flood studies.

This position works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.
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.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

•Requires an Associate’s degree, vocational technical degree or specialized training in building construction, construction inspections that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college education.
And
•One year of construction, floodplain management, watershed management, or closely related experience.
Special Qualifications, Certifications and Licenses:

•Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
•Must possess a Certified Floodplain Managers Certification or the ability to achieve one within one year of hire.
•Residential or Commercial Building Inspector Certification preferred.

Unavoidable Hazards (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.