Under supervision of the Building Official - Building Inspection Division, oversees the activities related to the Town’s floodplain management programs including participation in the National Flood Insurance Program, Community Rating System, and Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule. This position is responsible for supporting Town-wide efforts to mitigate flood hazards including coastal and rainfall flooding and sea level rise. The position coordinates public education and internal training related to these events. The position supports the Building Official as well other departments.

Responsible for overseeing and improving the Town’s participation in NFIP, CRS, and BCEGS programs; ensures FEMA and ISO requirements are met and exceeded where possible. Acts as the Town’s Floodplain Manager; develops and implements regulations, work processes, and educational outreach to reduce the flood risk within the Town’s floodplains. Approval, Tracking, and Reporting of Elevation Certificates and maintain related records. Supports the Town’s Emergency Management and Resilience Officer in flood related resilience efforts such as participation in Charleston Regional Hazard Mitigation.

Coordinates with other departments and outside agencies to promote and coordinate policies/procedures, work objectives and activities that achieve the Town’s floodplain management goals as well as other community resiliency enhancement efforts. Attends and participates in meetings, conferences, committees, and activities of professional organizations related to the job functions of the position. Responds to calls/emails as needed by the public. Provides technical and administrative assistance with the daily operations and special projects of the department to help align the department and Town goals.