Floodplain Administrator

About This Opportunity

Brunswick County Code Administration is seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Floodplain Administrator to join our dedicated team and support our community’s floodplain management efforts. This role involves intermediate-level technical and administrative work reviewing development applications for compliance with established floodplain regulations.

• Maintain a strong working understanding of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
• Serve as a key point of contact for floodplain-related inquiries
• Review applications and related documents to ensure they meet approved floodplain regulations
• Maintain current knowledge of the National Flood Insurance Program
• Interact daily with the public, professionals, and representatives from local, state, and federal agencies regarding floodplain issues
• Prepare, organize, and maintain required documentation
• Provide high-quality customer service and clear communication to engineers, contractors, municipal officials, and members of the public

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in planning, engineering, architecture, building technology, construction management, environmental science, emergency management, or a related field with working knowledge of construction practices
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

Special Requirements

• Complete the training in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) with possession of a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certificate within one year of employment
• Must obtain Standard Level I certificates in Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing from the NC Office of State Fire Marshal within three years of employment
• Valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License required

Physical Requirements

• Tasks involve the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects typically, involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling
• The position is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme heat and cold, and hazards

Additional Information

• Brunswick County provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by the law
• Brunswick County is required by law to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired
• All positions with Brunswick County require a valid driver's license and candidates must be current on Brunswick County taxes
• Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening

Reason Additional Information

• For positions requiring work with children, selected candidates will be required to submit fingerprints to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI) for a pre-employment criminal history record check in accordance with G.S. 153A-94.2(b)

Brunswick County Offers The Following Benefits

• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• Petty Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Longevity Pay
• Health Insurance
• 401 (k) Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Term Life Coverage
• Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vision Insurance
• Universal Life Insurance
• Critical Illness
• Tuition Assistance

Required Question

Please list all standard and probationary NC-DOI certifications you currently possess.