Overview
Floodplain Inspector and Plans Examiner role at Bureau Veritas North America. Location : Homestead, Florida.
Responsibilities
- Reviews in detail and checks all plans and specifications for compliance with Federal, State, and local rules and regulations for floodplain management and coastal construction, prior to issuance of building permits for proposed building construction, land use, or building development modifications.
- Assembling, analyzing, and interpreting FEMA regulations, NFIP, Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM), flood provisions of the Florida Building Code, Elevation Certificates, Flood Resistant Design and Construction regulations.
- Conducts Floodplain plan review, inspections, and audits from project inception through completion for compliance with flood provisions of the Florida Building Code and FEMA Floodplain regulations, as well as other Local Ordinances, State Statutes and Federal Regulations and local / county ordinances.
- Discusses technical requirements of plans with engineers, contractors, builders, or property owners; approves or disapproves; suggests modifications and calls for corrections; returns plans for corrections and resubmission.
- Reviews and evaluates drawings and specifications to determine minimum code compliance with flood-resistant design and construction requirements.
- Reviews and recommends updates to the Land Development Code & Code of Ordinances.
- Provides NFIP & CRS education and advice to Building Construction Services Staff.
- Makes substantial improvement and substantial damage calculations and disseminates corrective options to the applicant.
- Assists in the investigation of complaints regarding violation of applicable codes and ordinances and coordinates the prosecution of violators when necessary.
- Performs other related duties as directed.
Qualifications
Possess and maintain Association of State Floodplain Managers Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification.Bachelor's Degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Engineering, Emergency Management, Public Policy or closely related field and three (3) years of experience in Floodplain Management OR possession of an Associate degree or equivalent and five (5) years of experience in Floodplain Management OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.Three to five years of experience in interpreting and applying guidelines and complex regulations relating to floodplain management and NFIP. Additional qualifying education may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.Required certifications must be kept current during employment.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Extensive knowledge of the National Flood Insurance Program, CRS, land use planning, building codes and enforcement, drainage laws, flood hazard mapping methodologies, intergovernmental cooperation, disaster and post-disaster recovery.Knowledge of the Florida Building Code, ASCE-24, and other City laws and ordinances.Considerable knowledge of and ability to read Flood Insurance Rate Maps.Ability to review elevation certificates and related permit applications to determine compliance with floodplain management requirements.Ability to recognize possible defects or hazardous building conditions and to effect corrective measures.Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications and determine their compliance with floodplain management and coastal construction regulations.Ability to perform on-site inspections which may require climbing, crawling, bending and stooping or accessing areas with limited space.Ability to keep accurate records and to prepare a variety of reports.Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, other employees, departmental officials, professional groups, and the general public.Salary and Benefits
Salary is commensurate with experience and licensure. We offer competitive compensation packages; medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance; 401(k); employee referral; educational reimbursement; and more.
Equal Opportunity
Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace / Veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable laws.
How to Apply
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance with searching the Careers Page or completing your profile, please contact 1-888-357-7020 or email NorthAmericaTA@bureauveritas.com.
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