Floodplain Manager

Floodplain Manager

Salary

$3,503.20 - $5,845.60 Biweekly

Location

City Hall - 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2699

Department

BUILDING SERV - BUILDING

Opening Date

07/22/2026

Closing Date

8/7/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

• Description
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Nature of Work

Responsible for administering the citys floodplain management program.

Illustrative Examples of Essential Duties

• Prepares a checklist for plan reviewers in order to be consistent and apply code requirements
• Assists in preparing and codifying Floodplain Management Regulations for the city.
• Assists in implementing the revised Citys Flood Maps
• Assists to revise the City Floodplain Management Regulations in 2016 to higher standers and resiliency.
• Prepares Floodplain Management Variance Reports and Orders
• Attendant at Floodplain Management Board Meeting to assist the Board with flood technical issues and cases
• Coordinates with EMS to create Flood Emergency Guide
• Coordinates to improve the Citys Community Rating System (CRS) Program
• Coordinates with GIS staff to create the Flood Risk Maps to assist the staff and residents to under flood risks
• Assist to create Flood plain Management Brochures to inform residents, tenants and business/ property owners about Flood risk
• Assists and prepares the annual Flood plain Management out-reach letters and flyers throughout the city.
• Participates in the citys out- reach meetings to inform the residents about Flood risks
• Visits homes and businesses in the city to assist with the flood protection migration options and flood insurances
• Assists to identify Flood Zone Determination on real estate MLS in Miami- Dade County
• Prepared and listed online available Elevation Certificate and Flood Proofing Certificate for properties in the city
• Assists with annual review of the insurance Services Office(ISO) with regards to training and production data
• Preforms related work as required

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or equivalent. Registered Professional Engineer licensed in State of Florida Knowledge ...
• OR Registered Architect licensed in State of Florida
• OR General Contractor with current Certificate of Competency from the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board or from the Miami-Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board Five (5) years experience in Civil Engineering, Engineering Inspection or related field
• Provisional Building Inspector and Plans Examiner certifications from the Florida Board of Code Administrators and Inspectors (BCAI) within ninety (90) days of appointment
• Standard Building Inspector and Plans Examiner from BCAI within twelve months of appointment
• Drivers License

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact
• Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to, word processor, calculator, copier, and fax machine
• No significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, and kneeling
• Some crawling, reaching, handling, sitting, standing, pushing, and pulling

For all positions:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation.
• Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflicts of interest policies. Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required.
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Performs related work as required.
• Reports to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee of the City of Miami Beach.

For all technical, professional, supervisory and Managerial positions:

• Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions to issues consistent with the City's strategic plan.

Applicants must detail any related work experience on the application or risk disqualification. It is the applicants responsibility to update their NEOGOV profile with work experience, education, certifications and personal contact information when submitting each application, failure to do so will result in ineligibility. City of Miami Beach employees must reflect their current position and detail their work experience on the application to avoid being disqualified.

Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veterans preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (either Member 2 or Member 4), as well as the final Department of Defense Disability Letter (dated within one year) must be submitted with the application.

DCF: For any job announcement that requires a a screening through the clearinghouse please see link to the website:

HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration

Benefits are available to FULL-TIME employees only. The City of Miami Beach offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 12 vacation, 12 sick days, 15 paid holidays (11 holidays and 4 floating holidays); partially sponsored by the City group medical (including visual) and dental insurance, life insurance. Excellent retirement plan: pre-tax employee contribution added to the Citys contribution; 5 year "cliff vesting."

Voluntary Benefits (fully paid by the employee, but payroll deductible): flexible spending account; 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, and Roth IRA; universal and critical life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care, and lump sum cancer policy. Also, U.S. Legal Services, tuition assistance, pre-tax payroll contributions, continuation of medical and dental coverage up to 18 months upon termination (COBRA).

For a more detailed overview of the benefit package, please visit Benefits section at http://web.miamibeachfl.gov/hr

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Do you have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or equivalent. Registered Professional Engineer licensed in State of Florida Knowledge, OR a Registered Architect licensed in State of Florida, OR a General Contractor with a current Certificate of Competency from the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board or from the Miami-Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board and Five (5) years experience in Civil Engineering, Engineering Inspection, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

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Can you obtain a provisional Building Inspector and Plans Examiner certifications from the Florida Board of Code Administrators and Inspectors (BCAI) within ninety (90) days of appointment?

• Yes
• No

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Can you obtain a Standard Building Inspector and Plans Examiner from BCAI within twelve months of appointment?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Miami Beach

Address 1700 Convention Center Drive

3rd Floor

Miami Beach, Florida, 33139

Phone 305-673-7524

Website http://www.miamibeachfl.gov