Floodplain Manager - County Engineering

Salary: $85,506.72 - $136,810.70 Annually
Location : 1800 27th Street, Vero Beach, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 02432
Department: Public Works
Division: County Engineering
Opening Date: 10/27/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Description
The Floodplain Manager is responsible for administering and enforcing the County's floodplain management regulations, issuing floodplain permits and maintaining program compliance. Performs professional and administrative work managing the County's floodplain management program to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, support participation in the National Flood Insurance Program, and reduce community vulnerability to flooding. Coordinates floodplain regulatory reviews, flood-risk mitigation, compliance monitoring, community outreach, and interdepartmental and intergovernmental initiatives. Provides technical guidance, interprets regulatory requirements, evaluates complex floodplain management issues, and makes recommendations and technical determinations within delegated authority. Reviews applications for Type B and Type C permits. Manages the day-to-day operations of the County's floodplain management program under limited direction of the County Engineer and in coordination with the County's designated Floodplain Administrator.

Essential Job Duties

• Regulatory Compliance & Plan Review: Coordinate implementation of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) requirements and applicable federal, state, and local floodplain management regulations. Review development applications, construction plans, and supporting documentation for compliance with floodplain management requirements; prepare findings and recommendations and make technical determinations within delegated authority.
• Improvement & Damage Evaluations: Evaluate substantial improvement and substantial damage documentation and prepare determinations or recommendations for action by the Floodplain Administrator, as required by County procedures and in accordance with Section 930 of the Code of Ordinances.
• Records & Certification Management: Review and maintain Elevation Certificates, floodproofing documentation, and related technical records for completeness and regulatory compliance.
• Site Inspections & Enforcement: Coordinate floodplain inspections, document deficiencies, track corrective actions, and report enforcement matters to the Floodplain Administrator or other regulatory agencies as appropriate.
• CRS Program Administration: Manage the County's participation in the Community Rating System (CRS), including documentation, reporting, compliance reviews, audits, verification, and opportunities for improved classification.
• Mapping & Discrepancies: Coordinate review of Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs/DFIRMs), map discrepancies, Letters of Map Change (LOMC), Letters of Map Revisions (LOMR), and related flood hazard mapping matters.
• Policy & Public Outreach: Develop and recommend floodplain management policies, procedures, technical guidance, and regulatory amendments. Provide technical guidance, public education, and training to County staff, property owners, design professionals, and other stakeholders.
• Interagency Liaison & Post-Disaster Mitigation: Serve as the County's primary technical contact for floodplain management matters with County departments, municipalities, FEMA, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), water management districts, consultants, and the public. Coordinate flood-risk reduction initiatives, repetitive-loss mitigation, grant opportunities, and post-disaster floodplain management activities.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor program performance, regulatory changes, and compliance deadlines; prepare reports and identify recommended updates to the County's codes.

These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed.

Typical Requirements
Education and Experience:

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Urban Planning, Civil/Environmental Engineering, Public Administration, or a closely related field and four (4) years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations:

• Possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Possess and maintain a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) Certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local floodplain management regulations, including NFIP requirements, FEMA standards, applicable Florida Building Code provisions, and County regulations.
• Knowledge of flood hazard mapping, floodways, Special Flood Hazard Areas, base flood elevations, flood-resistant construction principles, and flood-risk reduction practices.
• Knowledge of floodplain management, regulatory compliance, mitigation strategies, and applicable federal and state programs.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex regulations, evaluate technical information, resolve regulatory questions, and develop defensible recommendations and determinations within delegated authority.
• Ability to interpret technical documents, maps, engineering reports, and construction plans; identify deficiencies; and determine when specialized technical review is necessary.
• Ability to manage program activities, coordinate regulatory processes, monitor deadlines, evaluate performance, and recommend operational improvements.
• Ability to maintain accurate regulatory records and prepare clear technical reports, findings, correspondence, and recommendations.
• Ability to communicate technical and regulatory requirements effectively and coordinate with County departments, regulatory agencies, design professionals, property owners, and the public.
• Ability to exercise sound professional judgment, maintain objectivity, and manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to use applicable computer systems, mapping tools, databases, and office software to support program administration.

Supplemental Information
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in both office and field settings. The position requires the use of standard office and field equipment and adherence to safety procedures. Fieldwork may involve exposure to weather, noise, dust, and other outdoor or construction-related conditions. The work may occasionally require lifting or carrying objects up to 20 pounds.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

This is a salaried position exempt from overtime pay. Exempt employees are provided four administrative leave days per calendar year in addition to vacation leave, sick leave, 11 paid holidays, and a personal day. Please review our benefits handbook at