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Sr. Planner - CRS Coordinator

Pasco County BOCC
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Salary Disclosure:
Starting Salary: $56,292.00
Pay Grade: P40

Current Pasco County Employees:  Please refer to the Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual for starting salary information.

Department:  Building Construction Services

Location:  New Port Richey

General Description:  The CRS Coordinator is the County's point of contact between the community and the program staff of the Community Rating System. This position reports to the head of the technical team within the Current Planning Division, Department of Planning and Development and will provide documentation and assistance as requested from the various community offices and departments. They will work closely with the Floodplain Manager located within the Building Services Department and coordinate all policy implementation. The CRS Coordinator will be familiar with the National Flood Insurance Program, the community's floodplain management activities and know CRS's operation, prerequisites and the full range of activities that are credited by CRS, including those required that the community may not be currently implementing. CRS Coordinator shall be committed to floodplain management and to improving the community.

  • EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:  All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an Emergency. During an Emergency employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. Essential Job Functions:Understands the functions of the other departments and be able to work with each department. 
  • Abilty to assemble, and gather appropriate data, documentation and information in preparation for the CRS visits and audits, and maintain the documentation for the community's CRS application, modifications, cycle verification visits, and annual re-certifications.
  • Coordinate verification visits with the Insurance Service Office (ISO)/CRS Specialist.
  • Be able to coordinate with the public, local insurance agents, real estate agents, and other private and/or non-profit sector groups that are involved in floodplain management activities in the community.
  • Coordinate and assist the County's Floodplain Administrator and Development Review Technician to issue permits for development in the community's floodplain including: Flood determinations, review of Letter of Map Change, compliance certificates, Elevation Certificate, V-Zone Certificate, Flood Proofing Certificate, No Rise Certificate, Affidavit of Lot Grading and Finished Floor Elevation Compliance, Fill Permit Application.
  • Enforce the requirements of community's floodplain management program.
  • Complete CRS Activity Worksheets.
Other Possible Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Conduct an annual review of the FEMA "Repetitive Loss" list to identify properties, located within the County, to verify accuracy and establish priorities for possible mitigation.
  • Correspond with FEMA to verify the "Repetitive Loss" list accuracy as requested.
  • Function as the County representative for FEMA mitigation projects (HMGP, FMA, PDM and other Federal and State Programs) that are submitted by the County or by citizens of the County.
  • Duties include preparation of funding applications, oversight for project design, construction, implementation, and closeout for all county mitigation projects.
  • Maintain approved FEMA mitigation grant records and project documentation required by the State NFIP and/or State Emergency Management Office and FEMA for project closeout and audit and future reference.
  • Provide technical guidance on the various mitigation methods available for citizens of the County including: acquisition and relocation; elevation; demolish and rebuild; flood proofing; and retrofitting.
  • Work with the County Planning and Public Works departments on projects and activities that reduce flood damages and respond to federal and state directives to comply with National Flood Insurance Program requirements.
  • Assist in drafting updated County plans and procedures.
  • Prepare all required reports for all active FEMA mitigation grant projects for submission to the State NFIP and/or Emergency Management Office.
  • Process all periodic invoices received from contractors performing mitigation projects, to the appropriate County accounting office for payment as well as prepare subsequent reimbursement requests to the State NFIP and/or Emergency Management Office to recover the FEMA (Federal) share for all mitigation projects.
  • Evaluate in detail the proposed operating plans for a mining operation and ensure that, if approved, a mining operation is conducted in a manner consistent with the requirements of this Code; the Comprehensive Plan; and in the best interest of the health, safety, and welfare of the County and its citizens.
  •  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:CRS coordinator shall be familiar with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and County's Floodplain Management activities, including floodplain management, engineering, hydrology and hydraulics, etc.
  • Ability to prepare and present clear, concise reports both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with governmental/private/public officials and employees, and the general public.
  • Ability to use various computer software programs such as Word, Excel, GIS (Arc View, etc.), and particularly those related to the NFIP permit requirements.
  • Ability to manage efficient and effective documentation and records systems.
  • Skilled in public speaking and interpersonal relations with the public.
  • Master's Degree, or Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida preferred.
  • Two (2) years of experience as a CRS Coordinator preferred.
 Minimum Requirements:PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Water Resource Management, or Civil Engineering or a related discipline with a minimum of three (3) years of related professional experience.  

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:  Must possess a valid driver's license. Possession of a Certified Floodplain Manager Certificate or will obtain and maintain such a certificate within six (6) months of beginning employment.

ADA STATEMENT:  A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE:  Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.
 
VETERANS' PREFERENCE:  Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
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