Planner IV - Floodplain Administrator

Under the direction of the Deputy Director, the primary responsibility of this position is to administer the floodplain management program (FNSBC Title 15) for the Borough and maintain compliance in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). This position will be the lead in permitting for development within the special flood hazard area (SFHA). This position is also responsible for preparing and monitoring grant proposals, reports, and agreements. SALARY: 17A REPORTS TO: Deputy Director Community Planning POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None RESPONSIBILITIES Administer the FNSB Floodplain Management Program (FNSBC Title 15). Advise members of the public on the technical aspects of floodplain management planning. Provide the public with technical interpretations of primarily the FNSBs floodplain regulations, but also regulations regarding zoning, land use, comprehensive plan, subdivisions and other related codes. This will include interfacing with real estate professionals for property sale within the special flood hazard area. Administer the Boroughs floodplain permit process including the review and issuance of floodplain permits, floodplain determinations letters, FEMA letters of Map Amendment (LOMA’s) and base flood elevation determinations. Complete the post construction review of all development in the special flood hazard area including review of elevation certificates and issuance of certificates of compliance. Perform field inspections and gather field data to be used in enforcing and/or monitoring development in the floodplain and to ensure compliance with floodplain permits and after flood activity review. Investigate floodplain-related complaints; develop corrective recommendations for identified problems and determine action needed to effect compliance with established program standards. Review and provide floodplain comments on all proposed subdivisions in the FNSB ensuring that they meet federal floodplain requirements and the FNSB’s Floodplain Management Regulations (FNSBC Title 15). Maintain/update a post disaster flood response program satisfying state requirements and FEMA guidelines, including a substantial damage determination process, post disaster permitting process, repetitive loss analysis, documentation of flood elevations, etc. Create and implement a formal floodplain management public awareness and outreach plan, including occasional public open houses and yearly awareness mailings to all properties in the special flood hazard area. Maintain and update floodplain information on Borough website. Act as the main Borough contact and representative for floodplain management matters with FEMA and the State of Alaska. Provide floodplain coordination between state, local and federal agencies to ensure legal requirements are met. Recommend improvements to the program or regulations as needed to ensure compliance. Draft ordinances and resolutions to further implement the requirements of the NFIP in the Borough. Secure funding for program by writing and securing grants and working with other agencies. Provide project management and grant coordination. Provide periodic status reports as required by grant provisions. Create and implement plans to prepare for FEMA Community Assistance Visits (CAV) and to resolve floodplain management issues identified in the CAV report. Maintain databases and files pertaining to floodplain permits and other floodplain management activities. Maintain the current and past digital data and maps of the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for the Borough. Coordinate revisions and major studies to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for the Borough. Work with land management agencies to review land disposal efforts to reduce or limit development of property within the floodplain. Participate in any matters related to the recertification of the Tanana River levee system. Act as staff support for boards and commissions as needed. Prepare written and oral presentations for the Planning Commission, Assembly, and other boards/commissions as necessary. Provide backup for other planning and zoning staff on the administration of the zoning code including issuing zoning permits and advising members of the public on the FNSB’s zoning regulations (Title 18). Perform other tasks and projects, as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in planning, natural resources, hydrology, geography, engineering, surveying, or closely related field and two (2) years of experience in floodplain management, planning, engineering, hydrology, surveying, or closely related field. A graduate degree in planning, natural resources, hydrology, engineering, or a closely related field of study may be substituted for one (1) year of the experience requirement. Have (or the ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of hire) and maintain Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) "Certified Floodplain Manager" (CFM) certification. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer. Proficient with MS Word, MS Access (or other database), MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are required. Prefer experience with Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and floodplain modeling/hydrology software programs. Must have and be able to maintain a valid driver’s license. Must meet insurance standards and maintain insurability under the Borough's insurance program. If personal automobile is used for Borough business, proof of automobile insurance at statutory limits must be provided. (A CURRENT COPY OF DRIVING RECORD WILL BE REQUIRED UPON REQUEST.) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of land use planning theory, practice, process, ordinances and their applications. Knowledge of the principles and practices of planning and Federal and State laws and guidelines relates to the floodplain management process, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and floodplain mapping. Ability to deal with the public and all employees at the borough in a pleasant and courteous manner under adverse and stressful conditions. Ability to work independently, set priorities and organize workload. Demonstrated ability to prepare, evaluate and implement plans, studies and statistical data and to present facts and conclusions clearly and effectively in oral, written and graphic form. OTHER A PROFICIENCY TEST MAY BE ADMINISTERED. This position requires a criminal background check. JOB CONTACTS Continuous contact with employees at all levels of the Borough; continuous routine public contact and frequent contact involving outside organizations/agencies. JOB RESPONSIBILITY Does not supervise; experiences very little routine and often major problems with little immediate supervision. The consequences of error, carelessness or mistaken judgment require serious effort to recover. WORK ENVIRONMENT General office where conditions are pleasant; while performing field work experiences somewhat disagreeable conditions with minor accident probability and undesirable elements or factors; requires short periods of light lifting, pushing or pulling (1-25 lbs.); stooping, walking on uneven terrain in inclement weather conditions, bending, crouching are other physical elements of the position. #J-18808-Ljbffr