Planner II/III - Community Rating System (CRS) Coordinator - Planning & Development Services

About the role

The County of Volusia is seeking an experienced Planner II-III / Community Rating System Coordinator, dependent on qualifications, for the Planning and Development Services Division. This position is located in DeLand, Florida, and will be responsible for gathering, analyzing, and presenting planning, environmental, and socio-economic information used to develop public policy and/or to support the Planning and Development Services Division.

This position will also be responsible for ensuring FEMA compliance of development activities, implementing the County’s floodplain management program, and coordinating assignments for the County’s participation in the FEMA CRS program. This includes coordinating with multiple county departments and the cities on regulations and best management practices to reduce flood damage to insurable properties in Volusia County via the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Community Rating System. The position coordinates annual reporting and audits to FEMA and makes recommendations to county management for any potential improvements to the CRS score. The position works closely with the floodplain administrator and is responsible for coordinating resilience initiatives. Other assignments related to Planning and Development may be assigned as needed.

All candidates applying for this position must have excellent writing, presentation, analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with staff, the public, and elected and appointed officials. Excellent customer service is a must, in keeping with Volusia County's customer service standards.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and present planning, environmental, and socio-economic information to develop public policy and support the Planning and Development Services Division.
• Ensure FEMA compliance of development activities and implement the County’s floodplain management program.
• Coordinate the County’s participation in the FEMA Community Rating System (CRS) program, including working with multiple county departments and cities on regulations and best management practices to reduce flood damage.
• Coordinate annual reporting and audits to FEMA and recommend improvements to the CRS score.
• Work closely with the floodplain administrator to coordinate resilience initiatives.
• Perform other assignments related to Planning and Development as needed.

Requirements

• Excellent writing, presentation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, the public, and elected and appointed officials.
• Strong customer service skills, adhering to Volusia County's customer service standards.

Pay

$62,068 - $102,840

Benefits

Check out our benefits by going to: Volusia County Benefits.