Community Rating System Coordinator (Business Professional III)

About the role

In this role, you will be responsible for... CRS Program Support: Lead implementation of activities to maintain the County's Community Rating System (CRS) classification Coordinate annual recertification and verification efforts with FEMA and ISO/CRS specialists Maintain accurate records and ensure readiness for audits and verification visits Ensure compliance with environmental, historic preservation, and flood protection requirements Public Education & Outreach: Develop and deliver presentations, outreach campaigns, and educational materials Provide guidance to residents, businesses, and industry professionals on flood protection and mitigation Respond to media and public inquiries related to flood insurance, mapping, and CRS topics Conduct site visits to assess drainage concerns and recommend mitigation solutions Grant Preparation, Reporting & Tracking: Identify and evaluate state and federal grant opportunities for flood mitigation projects Support application development and determine project eligibility and funding needs Track project progress, ensure compliance, and manage reporting requirements Prepare reports, Board materials, and documentation for audits and legal inquiries Legislation & Policy Monitoring: Track updates to FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and CRS-related policies Analyze legislative changes and communicate impacts to stakeholders Provide insight on how policy updates affect flood insurance cost and availability Interagency Coordination & Regulatory Support: Collaborate with local, regional, state, and federal partners on CRS and mitigation efforts Support development and reporting for the County's Local Mitigation Strategy Provide guidance to internal teams on CRS program requirements and best practices Help ensure alignment across departments to support overall program success About the Schedule Work Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week. Typical Schedule: Monday - Friday, 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. ( no weekends! ) As a reminder, all county employees are considered essential and must be prepared to protect and support the community and its citizens. Each employee, without exception, will have a duty assignment and be required to work during a disaster or declared emergency. About You To be considered for this role, you must have the following: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Earth Science, Environmental Science, or other related field with 3+ years of related experience. OR: Master's degree in a similar field with 2+ years of related experience. OR: 7+ years of professional job-related experience in the management of technical projects/programs and strategic planning may substitute for the required education. Valid Florida driver's license by date of hire. The ideal candidate has the following knowledge, skills, and/or abilities: Please note that these are not requirements but bonuses for your consideration. ASFPM Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification. Working knowledge of FEMA programs, including the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), Community Rating System (CRS), and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Familiarity with flood mitigation practices, elevation certificates, map revisions, and Letters of Map Change. Understanding of flood insurance, Florida Building Code, and general construction and development regulations, with experience in technical review, public speaking, and GIS (ArcMap). Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for a period of five years. Physical Demands: Employees in this role must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs. About Everything Else Starting Pay: up to $85,009.60 , based on exp