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Floodplain Manager / Development Review Engineer

Floodplain Manager / Development Review Engineer

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Floodplain Manager / Development Review Engineer

The City of Kent is seeking a knowledgeable and dedicated Floodplain Manager / Development Review Engineer to ensure compliance with critical flood hazard regulations and to guide infrastructure projects from concept to completion. In this role, you'll serve as the City's subject matter expert on Special Flood Hazard Area regulations and lead our efforts in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and Community Rating System (CRS). You'll work closely with engineers, developers, and City staff, applying your technical expertise to evaluate site plans, review engineering designs, and improve floodplain management processes. The ideal candidate will have at least three (3) years of technical Civil Engineering design experience as well as experience reviewing development proposals. Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) is required.

If you thrive in collaborative environments and want to take your career to the next level, this is the opportunity for you! Apply today and become a key player in Kent's commitment to safe and sustainable development.

A cover letter and resume are required with your online application in order for your application to be considered complete. Please note that you cannot attach documents after you have submitted your online application. If you experience problems attaching documents, please contact Human Resources at (253) 856-5270 and we will do our best to assist you.

9,282.00 - $11,296.00 monthly, depending on experience

There is one (1) benefited position that will be filled by this recruitment process. This is a non-represented position that is exempt from overtime.

Under the direction of the Development Engineering Manager or designee, perform engineering duties related to project / plan review and permit issuance; evaluate utilities, stormwater management systems, road design, site work, and property-related issues, for consistency with applicable City Codes, agreements, ordinances, and regulations.

This position serves as the City's expert for administering Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) regulations, as well as compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and Community Rating System (CRS) requirements.

Work is characterized by close interaction with city staff, applicants, developers, contractors, utility districts and consultants. The incumbent serves as a professional / technical advisor, making decisions requiring collaboration with people of various technical backgrounds.

The incumbent specializes in reviewing engineering designs, cost estimates, construction plans and specifications for the public works and floodplain elements of construction projects prepared by other professionals. The incumbent works during all phases of development projects including pre-application, plan review construction and post-construction phases of projects.

Work is performed under limited supervision. The supervisor sets the overall objectives and resources available. The incumbent and the supervisor work together to develop deadlines and work to be completed. Incumbent is responsible for the work; plans and carries out the assignment, resolves most conflicts that arise, coordinates work with others, and interprets policies on own initiative in terms of established objectives. The incumbent is required to occasionally visit construction sites to inspect work progress and communicate with the construction engineer. Incumbent keeps supervisor informed of progress, potentially controversial matters, or far-reaching implications. Work is reviewed in terms of feasibility, compatibility with other work, or effectiveness of results.

Ensure the City's compliance with mandatory minimum requirements for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)

Review development permits within mapped Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) and advise applicants on flood hazard development regulations.

Assist the public of Kent on all matters relating to properties located within the SFHA.

Lead the City's participation in the FEMA Community Rating System (CRS).

Complete FEMA Community Assistance Visits (CAV).

Improve City processes and staff training on floodplain management topics.

Ensure updates to flood hazard regulations align with NFIP and city policies.

Identify and address quality assurance and implementation challenges within city floodplain management.

Provide professional and technical support to the applicants and their representatives (i.e. architects, attorneys and engineers).

Perform non-floodplain-related development engineering duties, including :

  • Reviewing and approving street use and utility permits.
  • Evaluating civil engineering construction plans for compliance with standards.
  • Conducting site visits to assess field conditions.
  • Collaborating with applicants and consultants to resolve design issues.

Analyze project requirements, physical location and other pertinent data;

Visit proposed sites to evaluate onsite and offsite conditions

Review complex engineering construction plans and documents for conformance to the City's requirements.

Interpret and explain applicable substantive and procedural requirements.

Review and approve revisions to construction plans; resolve construction challenges with inspectors and contractors; review engineering as-built plans; attend final walk-through inspections to identify construction deficiencies.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the public, utility companies, property owners and engineering consultants; resolve concerns, issues and complaints as necessary.

Review documentation related to public right-of-way, easements and covenant agreements.

Actively support the vision, mission, values, and goals of the department and the City.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Successful incumbents for this position will have the :

  • Knowledge of the principles, practices, and standards of civil engineering floodplain management, NFIP, and CRS program requirements.
  • Knowledge of City, State and Federal regulations related to flood hazard areas.
  • Knowledge of the City's permit tracking software for coordinating and tracking private development projects
  • Correct usage of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary as it relates to the job
  • Geographic Information Systems

    • Be skilled in :

  • Representing the City during engineering design review and construction of public and private development projects
  • Using knowledge and experience to find viable solutions to complex engineering problems.
  • Providing superior service to internal and external customers
  • Demonstrating interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
  • Communicating effectively both orally and in writing
  • Analyzing, and reviewing technical engineering plans, drawings, specifications, and estimates
  • Maintaining records and preparing reports

    • Have the ability to :

  • Read, understand and interpret engineering plans, drawings and specifications
  • Review and prepare clear and concise comments on project plans
  • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with internal and external customers
  • Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
  • Maintain records and prepare reports
  • Compose, proofread and edit correspondence, engineering rules and regulations
  • Maintain current knowledge of trends, legislation, and other developments in the fields of floodplain management, civil design and construction inspection
  • Resolve conflicts and complaints by analyzing the situation and then accurately adopting an effective course of action
  • Read, interpret, apply, and explain codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to the essential duties of the position
  • Function in fast paced environment with shifting priorities
  • Negotiate viable solutions with applicants, their consultants, residents, and engineers to the benefit of the City
  • Learn and use the City's permit tracking software for coordinating and tracking of development projects
  • Learn and use Bluebeam, Sharepoint and other applicable software required for the review of plans and specifications
  • Meet deadlines for multiple projects on an ongoing basis
  • Compose and edit a variety of written materials
  • Operate machines, tools and equipment as described below

    • Skills for the position may be gained through education, certification, relevant job experience or a combination, such as :

    Education : Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field;

    Experience : Three (3) years of technical Civil Engineering design experience as well as experience reviewing development proposals.

    Licenses and other information :

  • Valid Washington State driver's license
  • Certification : Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) required
  • Completion of position relevant background check

    • Machines, tools and equipment used :

    Typical business and engineering office machinery and equipment including, but not limited to, personal computer, .pdf markup software, telephone, copy machine, calculator.

    May be required to operate a City vehicle.

    Physical demands :

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by

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