PUBLIC NOTICE

Buchanan County Floodplain Manager Position

Position Description

The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors are seeking a Floodplain Manager for Buchanan County, Virginia

Duties

• Apply the County’s Floodplain Ordinance to development proposals. Review permits, flood proofing plans and certificates. Ensure compliance with State, Federal or County floodplain-related regulations. Provide consistent guidance to developers and property owners.
• Analyze flood damaged and repetitive loss properties for flood mitigation recommendations or improvements. Recommend updates and revisions to the County’s Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs).
• Serve as the primary point of contact regarding the County’s participation in the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Create and maintain complete and accurate files and documentation for the program, including the Floodplain Management Reference Library.
• Execute floodplain mitigation projects as identified in the County’s Floodplain Resilience Plan
• Maintains a full-time presence on the job.

Typical Qualifications

Candidates for the Floodplain Manager are encouraged to apply if they meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred from an accredited college or university in Planning, Engineering, Geography, Natural Resources, or a related course of study to the occupational field.
• One year of experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Floodplain, data management, or related field. College internship in related field required in lieu of working experience.
•  Certification as Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) preferred. Must obtain Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification within six months of hire.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Virginia driver’s license and any other endorsements necessary to legally operate vehicles used while assigned to this position.
• Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills in order to serve others.

• Must be able to comprehend, speak and write the English language.
• Must be able to operate a computer and job-related software.

Interested person must obtain an application from the Buchanan County Administrator’s Office, third floor of the Buchanan County Government Center, 4447 Slate Creek Road, Grundy, Virginia.  Applications must be returned to the Buchanan County Administrator’s Office, third floor of the Buchanan County Government Center or mailed to P. O. Box 950, Grundy, Virginia 24614 and received in the County Administrator’s Office on or before 2:00 p.m., Friday the 28^th day of June, 2024.  Only applications submitted during this period will be considered.

Buchanan County is an equal opportunity employer.

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Robert C. Horn, County Administrator                                         Date