Floodplain Coordinator - Public Works - Storm Water Management

Salary: Grade 10 ($54,005 - $65,244)
Work Hours:  Monday – Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. (EST)
*Hours may vary due to work assignments, or projects.*
Work Location: Development Resource Center
FLSA Status: This is an Exempt position.
Department: Public Works - Stormwater Management

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.)

Review permit drawings and documents for development in the City of Chattanooga’s floodplain and enforce the requirements of the City of Chattanooga’s Flood Hazard Zone Regulations . 

Explain floodplain development requirements to community leaders, citizens, and the general public when requested. 

Maintain records and documents that keep the community eligible to participate in the FEMA’s NFIP and Community Rating System (CRS). 

Maintain community floodplain management files, the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) files, Chattanooga floodplain management program documents, Building and Land Disturbing Permit related items, variances, FEMA map revisions (LOMC’s), and elevation certificates (with original signature and seal). 

Review, approve or deny updates and revisions to the community’s Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM’s).

Assist elected officials and other city officials in the preparation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the overall City of Chattanooga Floodplain Management Program as well as formally adopting and periodically updating the community Flood Hazard Zone Regulations. Review and provide community coordination of floodplain related projects, studies and plans initiated by Federal and State Agencies, non-profit organizations, and others. 

Provide floodplain management guidance related to community drainage improvements, flood protection, floodplain management, and flood mitigation projects. 

Assist with floodplain management studies, plans, and mapping activities initiated by Federal and State Agencies, Regional Planning Commissions, Flood Control and Drainage Districts, adjacent communities and others. 

Assist and cooperate with FEMA and State Floodplain Manager representatives during Community Assistance Visits (CAV), Community Rating System (CRS) Program reviews, and other floodplain management program actions for coordination. 

Monitor and coordinate with other Federal and State Floodplain Management programs. 

Review development plans, and inspect development when appropriate, to determine compliance with the community development standards, approved drawings and NFIP requirements. Assist in adoption, maintenance and enforcement of the community’s Flood Hazard Zone Regulations which may include fines and penalties. Maintain records regarding development; building permit applications, site plans, surveys, permits and approvals from other agencies, elevation certificates, LOMC’s, appeals, appellant board actions, variances, correspondence, Certificate of Occupancy, and other related floodplain management actions within the appropriate database(s).

Review proposed development to assure that all necessary permits and approvals have been received from those governmental agencies from which approval is required by Federal or state law. 

Maintain a floodplain management reference library that includes current and previously published items such as: Flood Insurance Study Reports; Flood Insurance Rate Maps; Flood Boundary Floodway Maps; Flood Hazard Boundary Maps; Drainage Master Plans, Comprehensive Master Plans, zoning requirements, Flood Mitigation Plans, Hazard Mitigation Action Plans, and community permit procedures. 

Review all floodplain related projects received from Federal and State Agencies, such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service, Federal and State Department of Transportation (DOT), community departments, and others to ensure compliance with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), and City of Chattanooga Flood Hazard Zone Regulations. 

Function as one of the City of Chattanooga’s community representatives for all floodplain management and flood mitigation projects, with supervision.

Conduct educational programs for realtors, lenders, builders, engineers/land surveyors, general public, and other interested groups on a scheduled basis. Coordinate these training efforts with the State NFIP Coordinator, FEMA Regional Office, State or National Floodplain Management Associations, Regional Planning Commission, and others to capitalize on ongoing training activities. Disseminate information, data, status reports, and situation reports to the City of Chattanooga Mayor, the Department of Public Works Administrator, Land Development Office Director, the Site Development Manager, the Regional Planning Association Director, the Office of Emergency Management and other affiliated community or agency representatives who deal with flooding.

Assist Floodplain Manager as needed for FEMA mitigation projects (HMGP, FMA, PDM and other Federal and State Programs) that are submitted by the community or by citizens of the community. 

Provide technical guidance on the various mitigation methods available for citizens of the community including: acquisition and relocation; elevation; demolish and rebuild; floodproofing; and retrofitting. 

Work with the community planning and public works departments on projects and activities that reduce flood damages and respond to Federal and State directives and other pertinent references in order to comply with National Flood Insurance Program requirements at the Federal and State levels. Assist in drafting updated community plans and procedures. 

Support management as needed to review, edit, and process all periodic invoices received from contractors performing mitigation projects, to the appropriate community accounting office for payment as well as preparing subsequent reimbursement requests to the State NFIP and/or Emergency Management Office to recover the FEMA (Federal) share for all mitigation projects. Any other duties as assigned. 

Must meet regular attendance requirements.

Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers, and citizens.

Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.

Performs other duties as assigned.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES (if any):

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Engineering, Environmental Science, Construction Management or a related field with five years progressively responsible experience in floodplain monitoring, or any combination of equivalent education and experience. Previous experience and/or training involving floodplain management is preferred but not required.

All employees must maintain Tennessee residency from the date of hire.

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS:  
Valid Tennessee Driver’s License. 
TDEC Level 1 Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Certification must be obtained within 1 year of hire. 
Training in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) with a possession of a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM®) certificate preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Ability to prepare and present clear, concise reports both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with governmental/private/public officials and employees, and the general public; learn and utilize various computer software programs such as Word, Excel, GIS (Arc View), and particularly those related to the NFIP permit requirements; manage efficient and effective documentation and records systems.

Knowledge of principles of surveying, building construction, hydrology and hydraulics; computer software programs. 
Skills in public speaking and interpersonal relations with the public; utilization of office and field deployed machines such as computers, photo-copiers, fax machines, calculators, cameras, and personal computers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Safety Sensitive: N
Department of Transportation - CDL: N
Child Sensitive: N

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
This position requires pre-employment screening(s) that include: background check 

The City of Chattanooga, Tennessee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.