Assistant Floodplain Coordinator

ESSENTIAL TASKS

            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 of the class as necessary.

Conducts comprehensive inspections of new and existing residential and commercial/industrial development sites to ensure compliance with all applicable floodplain management codes and County-approved plans, specifications and standards.

Coordinates floodplain protection and control solutions on development sites with Residential and Commercial Building Inspectors, Deputy Building Officials, the Building Official and relevant external agencies. Maintains organized project files and coordinates with Floodplain Coordinator on all projects.

Refers floodplain management problems, including those involving stormwater management and erosion control, on development sites to the County’s Public Works’ engineering staff for appropriate intervention.

Firmly, fairly and courteously enforces floodplain management, erosion control and other County development regulations; discovers conditions of code non-compliance and issues corrective notices to responsible parties; issues summonses and appears in court as necessary to prosecute code violators.

Performs building and property damage assessments after natural or other disasters.

Provides technical assistance, ordinance interpretation and information to contractors, engineers, developers, property owners, local/state/federal agencies and others in the planning of new and existing projects and to help ensure implementation of proper sediment control, stormwater management and floodplain management practices; helps resolve problems at individual sites.

Maintains accurate, up-to-date project files that are easily found and accessible. Implements permitting solutions in a timely manner.

Compiles data for and prepares a variety of studies, reports and related information for decision-making purposes and as required by the department, County or other agencies.

Participates in department public relations efforts; makes public presentations to inform the public about division projects and programs.

Performs general administrative/clerical work as required, including but not limited to preparing letters, reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents; mailing, entering and retrieving computer data, answering the telephone, attending meetings, etc.

Attends training, conferences, seminars, meetings, etc., to enhance job knowledge and skills.

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION:

Requires Associate’s degree, vocational technical degree or specialized training that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college education with emphasis in engineering, construction engineering, architecture or a closely related field.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

Must possess a valid state driver’s license.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Requires over three years and up to and including five years.