Assistant Floodplain Coordinator

ESSENTIAL TASKS Conduct 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. Coordinate floodplain protection and control solutions on development sites with Residential and Commercial Building Inspectors, Deputy Building Officials, the Building Official and relevant external agencies. Maintain organized project files and coordinate with Floodplain Coordinator on all projects. Refer 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 enforce floodplain management, erosion control and other County development regulations; discover conditions of code non‑compliance and issue corrective notices to responsible parties; issue summonses and appear in court as necessary to prosecute code violators. Perform building and property damage assessments after natural or other disasters. Provide 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 to help ensure implementation of proper sediment control, stormwater management and floodplain management practices; help resolve problems at individual sites. Implement permitting solutions in a timely manner. Compile data for and prepare a variety of studies, reports and related information for decision‑making purposes and as required by the department, County or other agencies. Participate in department public relations efforts; make public presentations to inform the public about division projects and programs. Perform 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. Attend 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. Richland County is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Richland County