What are the responsibilities and job description for the COMMUNITY RATING SYSTEM (CRS) COORDINATOR - Repost position at Dorchester County, SC?
Description
JOB SUMMARY
The purpose of the class is to review documents submitted for construction within the floodplain, check for compliance against applicable building code and National Flood Insurance Program requirements, and to maintain and prepare required documentation for membership into the NFIP’s Community Rating System Program (CRS). The class is given a general outline of work to be performed and is free to develop work methods and sequences; work is reviewed periodically by supervisor.
This post may close or be extended. Previous applicants must reapply to receive consideration.
Duties
- The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work the class performs as necessary.
- Reviews elevation certificates for correctness as submitted. Maintains these certificates and presents as necessary for annual CRS audits.
- Assist customers in processing permit applications in the Special Flood Hazard Areas; researches property records to verify accuracy of applications.
- Helps to maintain Flood Maps by checking LOMR’s and LOMA’s as necessary. Assures correct maps are available on the county website as well as available in county libraries.
- Explains requirements of the NFIP and the CRS programs to the general public, public officials, contractors, architects, engineers, etc.
- Maintains maps and records of Repetitive Loss Properties in the County.
- Maintains the Floodplain Management page on the county website. Assures the most up-to-date information is available to the public.
- Maintains records for all County Activity Points as relating to the CRS by communicating with various other departments, logging all correspondence regarding questions concerning the CRS program or properties located in a Special Flood Hazard Area, corresponding with local Real Estate and Insurance Agents regarding Flood Hazard requirements.
- Initiates any future activities necessary to assist the county in bettering the CRS classification.
- Assists in Damage Assessment Activities when necessary.
- May require on-site inspections of construction within Special Flood Hazard Areas.
- Attends training, meetings, seminars, etc, as required to enhance job knowledge and skills.
- Performs other related job duties as assigned.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Associate’s degree, vocational technical degree,
or specialized training that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college education with emphasis in building construction, construction inspection or a closely related field.
And
One year of construction or floodplain management experience or closely related field.
Additional Requirements
Special Qualifications:
Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
Must possess a Certified Floodplain Managers Certification or the ability to obtain one within one year of entering position.
Residential or Commercial Building Inspector Certification preferred.
