Assistant Floodplain Manager

Assistant Floodplain Manager

Salary

$35.94 - $59.97 Biweekly

Location

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

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2756

Department

BUILDING SERV - BUILDING

Opening Date

09/11/2026

Closing Date

9/28/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Nature of Work

This position provides support to the Floodplain Manager and Floodplain Administrator. This position is responsible for managing the CSR as well as performing site inspections on active building permits and field verifications of Floodplain Elevation Certificates (FEC).Performs technical level work coordinating floodplain management and assists and provides support to the Floodplain Manager as it relates to all functions of CRS and NFIP programs for the city; and performs related duties as assigned by the Building Official and Floodplain Manager

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 under Floodplain Manager
• Assists in implementing the revised City's Flood Maps as directed by Floodplain Manager
• Assists in revising 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 in the absence of Floodplain Manager
• Coordinates with EMS to create Flood Emergency Guide as directed by Floodplain Manager
• Coordinates to improve the City's Community Rating System (CRS) Program as directed by Floodplain Manager
• Coordinates with GIS staff to create the Flood Risk Map's 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 city's 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 in absence of the Floodplain Manager
• Performs related work as required

Minimum Requirements

• Associate's degree; and five (5) years of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified Floodplain Manager preferred.
• Possession of a valid, State of Florida driver's license to operate the motor vehicle operated, typically Class E.

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
• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, or walking. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects and distinguishes between shades of color
• The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, and cold or inclement weather
• Drive an automobile
• Perform on-site inspections at locations, which may not be accessible to the physically handicapped
• Ability to do significant walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, and stooping common during inspections and observation

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 an Associate's degree and five (5) years of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have possession of a valid, State of Florida driver's license to operate the motor vehicle operated, typically Class E?

• 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