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Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)

  • Location Pinellas County, FL
  • Salary $60/hour
  • Job Type Full Time
  • Posted November 8, 2024

We are seeking a highly skilled Florida Certified Floodplain Manager (1206 Specialist) to evaluate construction and development projects within floodplain areas in Pinellas County, FL. This remote, 1099 contractor role requires a comprehensive understanding of FEMA Section 1206 and flood hazard area regulations, ensuring compliance and providing guidance to mitigate flood risks for new developments and existing structures.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide expert advice on flood risk mitigation aligned with federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Assist communities in addressing post-disaster floodplain compliance, loss assessment, and substantial damage evaluation.
  • Analyze and interpret Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM), Flood Insurance Studies (FIS), NFIP data, and other relevant metrics.
  • Stay updated on floodplain management standards, building codes, and support the development of flood risk management maps, policies, and strategies.
  • Collaborate with local, state, and federal floodplain management teams to ensure project compliance.
  • Review and evaluate construction plans for floodplain requirements, conducting site inspections as needed.
  • Prepare reports, documentation, and presentations to convey findings and recommendations.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

 

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental science, urban planning, or a related field.
  • Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification preferred.
  • 3-5 years of experience in floodplain management, building code compliance, or a related field.
  • Strong knowledge of FEMA guidelines, Section 1206, and floodplain management regulations.
  • Advanced understanding of hydrology, drainage systems, and flood risk assessment methodologies.
  • Experience with post-disaster recovery planning and program evaluation.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, especially Excel; Salesforce experience preferred.
  • Preferred certifications: Florida building official license, Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), Project Management Professional (PMP), American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).

 

Compensation

  • $60.00 per hour
  • 1099 contractor status

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