What are the responsibilities and job description for the Floodplain Coordinator position at City of Sunny Isles Beach?
Description
Position Summary
The Floodplain Coordinator is responsible for managing and overseeing the city's floodplain-related activities including all aspects of the city's participation in the FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS). This position ensures development compliance with federal, state, and local floodplain regulations, and works to mitigate flood risks. The Floodplain Coordinator will collaborate with local agencies, developers, engineers, and community members to enhance floodplain management practices and increase the community's CRS rating. The ideal candidate will have expertise in floodplain management, the NFIP, CRS regulations, and experience working with local government officials and residents to implement flood risk mitigation.
Position Scope
This is a varied specialized administrative and technical position responsible for administering the city's floodplain management program.
Illustrative Examples of Essential Duties
This is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent may be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.
The City Has a Three Tiered Stipend Plan To Help Offset The Cost Of Employee Health Insurance Coverage. The Three Tiers Are As Follows
Currently the City offers two health insurance plans through Cigna as follows
The City pays 100% of the cost for employee coverage for dental DHMO plan and the vision plan and 50% of the cost for dependent coverage for dental DHMO plan and the vision plan. Dental and vision insurance are mandatory for employees.
The City offers a DHMO dental plan through Cigna. A PPO Dental plan is available as an upgraded option. The City offers a PPO vision plan through EyeMed.
Life Insurance
The City provides group term life insurance coverage for employees as follows
The City provides each employee with long term disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance at no cost.
Workers Compensation
The City may provide full salary to employees injured on the job for a period of up to 13 weeks, (in lieu of the 2/3 salary offered by the state). Thereafter, employees must seek supplemental pay through the City provided Long-Term Disability Plan.
Cafeteria Plan
The City offers employees optional pre-tax insurance plans (Section 125) through AFLAC. Plans include cancer insurance, short-term disability insurance, and more. Also offered is a Flexible Spending Account, which can be used to put money aside, pre-tax, for planned medical/dental expenses, and for childcare expenses.
Retirement
Employees Are Automatically Enrolled In One Of Two Retirement Plans, Depending Upon Hire Date And Position. The Plans Are As Follows
Employee Contribution
Rate
City Contribution
Rate
Total Contribution Rate
Regular Class
3.00%
13.57%
16.57%
Special Risk Class
3.00%
32.67%
35.67%
Senior Management Class
3.00%
34.52%
37.52%
Employees have the option of choosing the Pension Plan or the Investment Plan.
Under the Pension Plan, employees enrolled in the FRS prior to July 1, 2011, need to have 6 years of service to be vested. Employees enrolled in the FRS on or after July 1, 2011, must have 8 years of service to be vested.
Under the Investment Plan, employees need to have 1 year of service to be vested.
ICMA-RC (now MissionSquare Retirement)
General Employees: All eligible employees hired before November 2002 were enrolled in the ICMA Plan. This plan is not open to newly hired employees. Under this plan, the City contributes 11% and the employee 4% to a retirement investment plan. Employees are fully vested after 3 years.
Senior Management Employees: All eligible employees hired before November 2002 were enrolled in the ICMA Plan. This plan is only open to certain positions which are not designated and/or classified under FRS. Under this plan, the City contributes 11% and the employee 6% to a retirement investment plan. Employees are fully vested after 3 years.
An optional Section 457 tax deferred savings program is available to employees who wish to supplement future retirement income. The plan allows employees to put aside a portion of their earnings pre-tax each pay period, through payroll deduction, into an account for their retirement and reduce the amount of earnings that is currently taxable.
Sick Leave
Employee earn twelve (12) sick days per calendar year on a prorated basis (1.846 per week).
Vacation Leave
Employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis as follows:
Holidays
Employees are compensated for ten (11) Federal holidays per year. These include: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Floating Holidays
Employees earn floating holidays as follows
Direct Deposit
The City offers direct deposit of your payroll check into your personal account(s) at the financial institution(s) of your choice.
Credit Union
The City offers memberships in three credit unions: Space Coast Credit Union, Dade County Federal Credit Union and Peoples Credit Union.
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Are you a current City of Sunny Isles Beach employee?
Describe your highest level of education
Do you possess three (3) to five (5) years of experience performing similar duties?
Do you have municipal, county, state or federal government experience?
If yes, list name of municipal/county government, in what capacity, and for how long: (If none, please type "NONE.")
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Do you possess a certification as a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)?
If you answered "NO" to the previous question, will you able to obtain the CFM certification within six (6) months of your hire date?
Do you have a valid Florida Driver's License?
Where did you hear about this opportunity
Agency City of Sunny Isles Beach
Address 18070 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, 33160
Phone 305-792-1706
305-792-1708
Website http://www.sibfl.net
Position Summary
The Floodplain Coordinator is responsible for managing and overseeing the city's floodplain-related activities including all aspects of the city's participation in the FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS). This position ensures development compliance with federal, state, and local floodplain regulations, and works to mitigate flood risks. The Floodplain Coordinator will collaborate with local agencies, developers, engineers, and community members to enhance floodplain management practices and increase the community's CRS rating. The ideal candidate will have expertise in floodplain management, the NFIP, CRS regulations, and experience working with local government officials and residents to implement flood risk mitigation.
Position Scope
This is a varied specialized administrative and technical position responsible for administering the city's floodplain management program.
Illustrative Examples of Essential Duties
This is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent may be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.
- Reviews and evaluates building applications, plans, elevation certificates, specifications, and other pertinent documents for compliance with federal, state, county and local regulations for floodplain management and coastal construction
- Discusses technical requirements of plans with engineers, contractors, builders, or owners and approves or disapproves, suggests modifications, and requires corrections to applications/plans as necessary.
- Assists with the inspection of development and buildings in the process of construction, alteration, or repair for compliance with permit applications and requirements related to flood resistant design and construction.
- Electronically prepares reports and maintains inspection records of work performed and properly enters inspection data, including documents and images using provided hardware and software systems and equipment.
- Assists in the investigation of complaints regarding floodplain issues.
- Assists in the coordination of the City's Community Rating System (CRS) and Floodplain Management Program ensuring that the city meets FEMA's minimum NFIP participation requirements Community Rating System (CRS)
- Initiates, manages, and documents the Community Rating System (CRS) activities, including ongoing education, training, and meetings with other agencies.
- Assembles, and gathers appropriate data, documentation, and information in preparation for the CRS visits and audits, and maintains the documentation for the community's CRS application, modifications, cycle verification visits, and annual re-certifications. Proactively develops a plan for an improved rating.
- Understands the functions of other departments, coordinates and gathers supporting information necessary to participate in the CRS program.
- Conducts reviews of the FEMA Repetitive Loss list for structures located throughout the City.
- Provides Flood Zone determinations by reviewing and interpreting Flood Insurance Rate Maps.
- Maintains elevation certificates, flood insurance rate maps, and studies, as required. Assists in the coordination of concurrence or acknowledgement of Letter of Map Amendments and Letter of Map Revisions.
- Implements and presents public program information and outreach programs to the community.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- There is a one-year probationary period.
- It is the responsibility of the incumbent to maintain their licenses and/or certifications as a job requirement.
- Knowledge of floodplain management principles, policies, and regulations.
- Strong understanding of FEMA's CRS program, including the requirements and eligibility for CRS points.
- Knowledge of the Florida Building Code, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) -24 and other City laws and ordinances.
- Knowledge of FEMA's floodplain mapping and insurance programs.
- Thorough knowledge of national, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations regarding construction and floodplain management.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, drawings, specifications, diagrams, etc. to determine conformance with established standards.
- Ability to read, understand, explain, and apply regulations.
- Ability to make technical inspections and render valid decisions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, agencies, and the public.
- Ability to use appropriate computer software in analysis, calculations, record keeping, etc.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to prepare clear and concise records, reports, correspondence, and other documentation.
- Ability to complete forms legibly and accurately.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to report to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee of the City of Sunny Isles Beach
- Excellent communication, public speaking, and writing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders and the public.
- Performs related work as required
- Some college supplemented by three (3) to five (5) years' experience performing similar duties; or any acceptable related combination of training and experience.
- Must possess certification as a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) or have the ability to obtain the certification within six (6) months of hire.
- Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License.
The City Has a Three Tiered Stipend Plan To Help Offset The Cost Of Employee Health Insurance Coverage. The Three Tiers Are As Follows
- Opt Out - Employees opting out of the City's health insurance plan receive $550 contribution, pro-rated semi-monthly. Only employees who provide proof they are enrolled in a creditable coverage insurance plan or Medicare may "opt-out" of the City's health insurance plan. The City reserves the right to verify coverage, request additional information, deny, or cancel this benefit at anytime.
- Single Coverage - Employees choosing single coverage receive a contribution of $814.60 monthly, pro-rated semi-monthly.
- Dependent Coverage - Employees choosing dependent coverage receive a monthly contribution amount of $1,183.92 if enrolling with employee child(ren) coverage, $1,261.40 if enrolling with employee spouse coverage, or $1,5633.48 if enrolling with family coverage, pro-rated semi-monthly.
Currently the City offers two health insurance plans through Cigna as follows
- High Option OAP - Standard Insurance Plan
- Low Option OAPIN - Lower tiered insurance plan with higher deductibles and co-payments.
The City pays 100% of the cost for employee coverage for dental DHMO plan and the vision plan and 50% of the cost for dependent coverage for dental DHMO plan and the vision plan. Dental and vision insurance are mandatory for employees.
The City offers a DHMO dental plan through Cigna. A PPO Dental plan is available as an upgraded option. The City offers a PPO vision plan through EyeMed.
Life Insurance
The City provides group term life insurance coverage for employees as follows
- General Employees - One times the amount of employee's annual salary or $25,000, whichever is greater.
- Department Heads - Two times the amount of employee's annual salary.
The City provides each employee with long term disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance at no cost.
Workers Compensation
The City may provide full salary to employees injured on the job for a period of up to 13 weeks, (in lieu of the 2/3 salary offered by the state). Thereafter, employees must seek supplemental pay through the City provided Long-Term Disability Plan.
Cafeteria Plan
The City offers employees optional pre-tax insurance plans (Section 125) through AFLAC. Plans include cancer insurance, short-term disability insurance, and more. Also offered is a Flexible Spending Account, which can be used to put money aside, pre-tax, for planned medical/dental expenses, and for childcare expenses.
Retirement
Employees Are Automatically Enrolled In One Of Two Retirement Plans, Depending Upon Hire Date And Position. The Plans Are As Follows
- Florida Retirement System ("FRS"): Under this plan, employees and the City make a contribution to the retirement plan in an amount specified according to the employee's classification. The current contribution rates are as follows:
Employee Contribution
Rate
City Contribution
Rate
Total Contribution Rate
Regular Class
3.00%
13.57%
16.57%
Special Risk Class
3.00%
32.67%
35.67%
Senior Management Class
3.00%
34.52%
37.52%
Employees have the option of choosing the Pension Plan or the Investment Plan.
Under the Pension Plan, employees enrolled in the FRS prior to July 1, 2011, need to have 6 years of service to be vested. Employees enrolled in the FRS on or after July 1, 2011, must have 8 years of service to be vested.
Under the Investment Plan, employees need to have 1 year of service to be vested.
ICMA-RC (now MissionSquare Retirement)
General Employees: All eligible employees hired before November 2002 were enrolled in the ICMA Plan. This plan is not open to newly hired employees. Under this plan, the City contributes 11% and the employee 4% to a retirement investment plan. Employees are fully vested after 3 years.
Senior Management Employees: All eligible employees hired before November 2002 were enrolled in the ICMA Plan. This plan is only open to certain positions which are not designated and/or classified under FRS. Under this plan, the City contributes 11% and the employee 6% to a retirement investment plan. Employees are fully vested after 3 years.
An optional Section 457 tax deferred savings program is available to employees who wish to supplement future retirement income. The plan allows employees to put aside a portion of their earnings pre-tax each pay period, through payroll deduction, into an account for their retirement and reduce the amount of earnings that is currently taxable.
Sick Leave
Employee earn twelve (12) sick days per calendar year on a prorated basis (1.846 per week).
Vacation Leave
Employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis as follows:
- General Employees: 10 days per year (1.539 hours per week).
- Department Heads - Fifteen (15) days per year (2.308 hours per week)
Holidays
Employees are compensated for ten (11) Federal holidays per year. These include: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Floating Holidays
Employees earn floating holidays as follows
- General Employees - Two (2) days per calendar year
- Department Heads/Managers - Seven (7) days per calendar year
Direct Deposit
The City offers direct deposit of your payroll check into your personal account(s) at the financial institution(s) of your choice.
Credit Union
The City offers memberships in three credit unions: Space Coast Credit Union, Dade County Federal Credit Union and Peoples Credit Union.
01
Are you a current City of Sunny Isles Beach employee?
- Yes
- No
Describe your highest level of education
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or Higher
Do you possess three (3) to five (5) years of experience performing similar duties?
- Yes
- No
Do you have municipal, county, state or federal government experience?
- Yes
- No
If yes, list name of municipal/county government, in what capacity, and for how long: (If none, please type "NONE.")
06
Do you possess a certification as a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)?
- Yes
- No
If you answered "NO" to the previous question, will you able to obtain the CFM certification within six (6) months of your hire date?
- Yes
- No
Do you have a valid Florida Driver's License?
- Yes
- No
Where did you hear about this opportunity
- City Website
- City of Sunny Isles Employee
- Indeed.com
- Friend
- Professional Organization
- Career Fair
- YouTube
- Other
Agency City of Sunny Isles Beach
Address 18070 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, 33160
Phone 305-792-1706
305-792-1708
Website http://www.sibfl.net
Salary : $25,000
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