Floodplain Review Technician at City of Charleston

Huittinen, Satakunta, Finland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Mar, 26

Salary

56745.0

Posted On

15 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Floodplain Management, Building Inspections, Geographic Information Systems, Data Management, Field Inspections, Public Communication, Building Codes, National Flood Insurance Program, Community Rating System, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, GIS Software, Information Management, Planning, Engineering

Industry

Government Administration

Description

This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled. Annual Salary: $53,001.00 - $56,745.00 Hourly: $27.18 - $29.10 Department: Development Services, Public Safety Division: Building Inspections FLSA: Non-Exempt Job Description: In this position you will support our Building Inspections division and assist with the City's floodplain management program by reviewing building permits and plans and assisting with other floodplain duties. Examples of Duties: In this role, you will: Review building and structure flood elevation certificates for compliance with South Carolina Building Codes (SCBC), The City’s Flood Hazard Prevention and Control ordinances (FHP&CO), applicable National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), and applicable Community Rating System (CRS) requirements related to building construction. Review building permit applications, documents and plans for compliance with SCBC, FHP&CO, applicable NFIP and CRS requirements related V-zone, Coastal A-zone, A-zone, Dry-flood Proofing, Wet-flood Proofing, and Substantial Improvement/Damage building flood designs. Conduct field inspections for permitted buildings to verify building flood design compliance with SCBC, FHP&CO ordinances, and applicable NFIP and CRS requirements. Maintain building and structure flood elevation certificates within The City’s permitting and land management system for public access and review by governing agencies. Communicate with the public regarding flood design building construction requirements and building related floodplain management requirements. Retain, collect, review and manage data related to The City’s CRS Activity 310 - Elevation Certificates. Assist in coordinating and performing City building damage assessments and managing damage assessment database records necessary to meet the NFIP requirements. Perform other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications: Associate’s degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Information Management, Planning, Engineering, Floodplain Management, Building Sciences, or related field 1 year of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience Valid state issued driver's license Successfully obtain Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certificate within one year of employment and then maintain an active certification as required by the issuing organization Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Excel and Word, GIS, GMS, Adobe Acrobat and other similar software. The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation. Our full EEOC statement can be found on our website: www.charleston-sc.gov [charleston-sc.gov] The City of Charleston is a progressive and energetic city and our goal is to grant our residents with the best service a city can provide and our visitors with the best vacation or business trip that a city can provide. Charleston is a special and unique city. The combination of our unequaled beauty, warm hospitality, and exceptional public spaces provide a wonderful backdrop for residents and visitors. Through careful conservation, creative and innovative financing, and meticulous planning, Charleston is a city that celebrates a rich history. Charleston was the first city in the country to enact a preservation ordinance. We have an active and ongoing interest in the protection and restoration of our buildings, which tell the story of our past. Keeping an eye to the future, we have set goals that make the livability and quality of life in Charleston the best in the nation. We work diligently to keep our city the best place in the country to work, to live and to play.

Responsibilities

The Floodplain Review Technician will support the Building Inspections division by reviewing building permits and plans related to floodplain management. Responsibilities include conducting field inspections and maintaining flood elevation certificates for compliance with relevant regulations.