Floodplain Engineer

Performs professional and administrative work relating to the coordination of the City of Orlando’s Community Rating System (CRS) activities and works with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Insurance Services Office, Inc. to document and verify the City’s involvement in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and Community Rating System. Ensures that the City meets these responsibilities in order to maintain and improve the City of Orlando’s classification and flood insurance discount in the program. Works with development review staff and other City staff in developing standard operating procedures as they relate to floodplain development and management. Assists with the review of permits within the floodplain. This position reports to the Floodplain Manager and works in an independent manner, without close supervision, and is expected to make independent decisions and judgments on Floodplain Management and CRS issues.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Public Administration, plus four (4) years experience in professional civil engineering, flood management coordination, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that is closely related to the position. Professional Engineer (PE) license required. Floodplain Manager certification required within six (6) months of employment.

Location: 400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL

Important: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407.246.2062.

If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:

Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;
Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
Six (6) years of direct experience for a master’s degree; or
Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.

Our Benefits Package
The City of Orlando provides a competitive benefits package. Visit our City Benefits website for more information.
Background and Drug Testing Policy
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If an applicant claiming veterans’ preference for a vacant position is not selected for the vacant position, he/she may file a complaint with the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs by contacting them at 727-319-7462. A complaint must be filed within 21 days of the applicant receiving notice of the hiring decision. If no notice is given by the City and the position has been filled, a complaint must be filed within three months of the date the application was received by the City. If the position has not been filled, the complaint deadline is extended until one month after the position is filled.