City of Orlando

Floodplain Engineer

City of Orlando$71K — $94K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Public Administration
  • 4 years of experience in civil engineering or flood management coordination
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required
  • Floodplain Manager certification required within 6 months of employment
  • Experience with FEMA and Community Rating System activities preferred

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the City of Orlando's Community Rating System activities
  • Document and verify the City's participation in the National Flood Insurance Program
  • Develop standard operating procedures for floodplain management
  • Review permits concerning floodplain development
  • Work independently and make decisions on floodplain management issues
  • Collaborate with City staff in development reviews
  • Ensure compliance with FEMA and related regulations

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package
  • Retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible work schedule options
Full Job Description
Salary Range
$34.34-$45.50

Job Posting End Date - Applications will no longer be accepted starting

Job Summary

Performs professional and administrative work relating to the coordination of the City of Orlando's Community Rating System (CRS) activities and works with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Insurance Services Office, Inc. to document and verify the City's involvement in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and Community Rating System. Ensures that the City meets these responsibilities in order to maintain and improve the City of Orlando's classification and flood insurance discount in the program. Works with development review staff and other City staff in developing standard operating procedures as they relate to floodplain development and management. Assists with the review of permits within the floodplain. This position reports to the Floodplain Manager and works in an independent manner, without close supervision, and is expected to make independent decisions and judgments on Floodplain Management and CRS issues.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Public Administration, plus four (4) years experience in professional civil engineering, flood management coordination, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that is closely related to the position. Professional Engineer (PE) license required. Floodplain Manager certification required within six (6) months of employment.

Location: 400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL

Important: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at [redacted] or [redacted].

If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:
  • Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;
  • Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
  • Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or
  • Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.

About City of Orlando

The City of Orlando is the county seat of Orange County, Florida and is the fourth largest city in the state. The city was incorporated in 1875 and is located in central Florida. The City of Orlando provides a wide range of services to its residents, including police and fire protection, waste management, and parks and recreation. The city is also home to a number of tourist attractions, including Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and SeaWorld. The City of Orlando has a council-manager form of government, with a mayor and six city council members.
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