Nassau County is 726 square miles of natural beauty located in the northeast corner of Florida along the Atlantic Ocean and Interstate 95. With 13 miles of pristine beaches, hundreds of miles of rivers, historic downtown Fernandina Beach, and an expanding economy. The combination of rich history, rural charm, natural resources, quality-of-life, and proximity to strategic installations provides Nassau County with unparalleled potential.  Part of the Jacksonville Metropolitan Area, Nassau County has a population of 91,113 and a regional population of 1.6 million, the Florida Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR) estimates that Nassau County grew by 4.92% last year ranking as the 4th fastest-growing county, by percent growth, in Florida [2nd among counties with a population of at least 80,000]. BEBR predicts Nassau County will be the sixth fastest-growing county in the State of Florida over the next 10 years with a projected population expansion of 33% resulting in over 121,600 people calling Nassau County home.

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This position is under occasional supervision, assists in the development and implementation of the County’s Floodplain Management and Community Rating System (CRS) programs. The position performs work of moderate difficulty, gathering, analyzing and interpreting National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) requirements; ensuring compliance with NFIP requirements, proactively participating in coordinating the CRS Program; ensuring compliance with County floodplain management regulations, and assisting in the development and implementation of other floodplain management related programs. Directs program specific activities and assignments, coordinates with other County departments, develops/maintains community partnerships, and interacts with the public and other organizations. Exercises a great deal of independent judgment in a variety of work situations.

• Assists in the coordination of the County’s Floodplain Management Program ensuring that the County meets FEMA’s minimum NFIP participation requirements.
• Assists in overseeing the County’s FEMA/NFIP CRS program for flood insurance discounts and proactively develops a plan for an improved rating.
• Updates and maintains the County’s flood ordinance in accordance with the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management/Floodplain Management Office and the Florida Building Code Section 117.
• Assists the Deputy Floodplain Administrator in creating policies for the County’s floodplain program.
• Represents the County at meetings and workshops as mandated by the State of Florida.
• Coordinates and implements the County’s resiliency and sustainability related efforts.
• Performs cursory reviews of properties to verify compliance with the NFIP.
• Reviews site plans during the Development Review Committee (DRC) review cycle.
• Attends major site plan pre-application meetings, reviews, and prepares comments for plans submitted for DRC and attends DRC meetings.
• Follows up on all efforts needed to comply with the CRS program, including the annual audit of elevation certificates, permit lists and mailing the annual brochures.
• Coordinates all activities associated with preparations for sea level rise. Researches reports and best practices; analyzes data on sea level rise.
• Promotes public awareness of the Floodplain Management Program through speaking engagements, advertising and other programs.
• Provides routine field reviews, responds to complaints, and documents observations and investigations related to compliance with the County’s Floodplain Ordinance.
• Assists in the development and implementation of the Nassau County Flood Risk Program for Public Information (PPI) brochures.
• Provides assistance in mediating complaints, as directed.
• Explains floodplain development requirements to community leaders, citizens, and the general public.
• Maintains records and documents that keep the community eligible to participate in the FEMA’s NFIP and CRS programs.
• Maintains the Community Floodplain Management Reference Library.
• Monitors and coordinates other Federal and State Floodplain Management programs.
• Appears as a witness involving floodplain violations, as required.
• Prepares and presents oral and written reports.
• Provides assistance to FEMA and State Floodplain Manager representatives during Community Assistance Visits (CAV), CRS Program reviews and other floodplain management program activities.

 

(These essential functions are not a complete statement of all duties required of the job. Employees will be required to perform such other related job duties as may be assigned or required.)

 

This position requires an Associates Degree in emergency management, planning, building construction, environmental studies, engineering, or related field of study, supplemented by three (3) years experience with the National Flood Insurance Program and Community Rating System and one (1) year experience in policy development, project management, and strategic planning or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.  Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.

 

The hourly range for this position is $26.6702 – $40.5819. The County provides a comprehensive benefits program and participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) and has a 3% employee contribution requirement. Voluntary supplemental 457 deferred compensation retirement is also available. For additional benefit information, visit: https://www.nassaucountyfl.com/243/Employee-Benefits.

 

Nassau County is a Drug Free Workplace; This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference in accordance with applicable laws.