OPS Floodplain Ordinance Specialist - 31902055_

OPS Floodplain Ordinance Specialist - 31902055
Date: Jun 7, 2024
Location:
TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399
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Requisition No: 830827
Agency: Division of Emergency Management
Working Title: OPS Floodplain Ordinance Specialist - 31902055
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 31902055
Salary: $28.00 hourly
Posting Closing Date: 06/28/2024
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Floodplain Ordinance Specialist - OPS
Bureau of Mitigation
State of Florida Division of Emergency Management
This position is located in Tallahassee, FL
The Florida Division of Emergency Management plans for and responds to both natural and man-made disasters. These range from floods and hurricanes to incidents involving hazardous materials or nuclear power. The Division of Emergency Management (FDEM or Division) is the liaison between federal, state, and local agencies. FDEM prepares and implements a statewide Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, routinely conducts extensive exercises to test state and county emergency response capabilities, provides technical assistance to local governments as they prepare emergency plans and procedures, as well as conducts emergency operations trainings for state and local government agencies.
The Division serves as the lead agency for the State Emergency Response Team (SERT), whose primary goal is the coordination of the state’s efforts during disaster response and recovery. This coordination is conducted within the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) in Tallahassee. Additionally, the Division manages the State Watch Office; the 24-hours a day operation tasked with providing situational awareness to stakeholders statewide. After a disaster, FDEM conducts damage assessment surveys and advises the Governor of the state of Florida on whether to declare an emergency and seek federal relief funds. It is against this backdrop that FDEM strives to demonstrate its mission of, “Coordinate, collaborate and communicate with our community stakeholders for a resilient Florida” along with our vision of, “Leading the Profession in building prepared and resilient communities”.
Position Overview and Responsibilities:
This position will be responsible for facilitating reviews, approval, and timely adoption of local flood damage prevention ordinance amendments to ensure that each of Florida’s 468 National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) participating communities have local regulations that are compliant with 44 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 60.3 and the Florida Building Code (FBC). This will include, but not limited to:
+ Maintain Florida’s Higher Standards database.
+ Monthly reports on ordinance work status.
+ Maintain the master ordinance tracking database.
+ Conduct quality control on all ordinance amendment drafts.
+ Assist with the development of technical assistance/guidance for communities.
+ Assist communities with the adoption of new Flood Insurance Studies (FIS) and Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) after a Letter of Final Determination (LFD) is issued by FEMA.
+ Present technical information to a wide range of stakeholders, including Floodplain Administrators, building officials, planners, engineers, and surveyors.
+ Perform assigned duties during EOC activation in support of emergency response and recovery efforts.
+ Other duties as assigned, including deployment for disaster events.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
+ Utilization of equipment and software.
+ Ability to analyze data.
+ Ability to track and coordinate multiple important deadlines.
+ Knowledge of data analysis and reporting tools.
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and Salesforce.
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills.
+ Ability to learn new systems and tools.
+ Ability to document processes and complete process maps.
+ Experience with streamlining and documenting processes.
+ Ability to work extended hours (including nights, weekends, and holidays) during emergency activation and to be deployed up to 14 days in response to disasters, with little or no notice.
Minimum Qualifications:
+ Basic knowledge of floodplain management regulations, the Florida Building Code and/or local ordinances.
+ Ability to travel up to 20% of the time and ability to set and meet deadlines.
Special Notes:
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
The Division of Emergency Management is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. The Division appreciates the service and sacrifices made by veterans and their family members. Further, FDEM recognizes the immeasurable value veterans bring to the workplace and is committed to increasing the number of veterans that serve in its workforce.
The Division of Emergency Management is committed to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes. An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the FDEM Human Resources Office at (850) 815-4177. FDEM requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.
The State of Florida and the Division of Emergency Management participate in E- Verify. This federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
In response to emergency events, Division of Emergency Management employees may be required to work irregular hours, to work more than 8 hours per day, to work extended periods (including weekends and holidays), to work at locations other than their official headquarters, and to perform duties in addition to those outlined in the employee’s position description. Employees must be able to deploy to emergency sites with limited advance notice.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (ms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee