Develops and implements specific countywide floodplain management policies, procedures and projects consistent with Travis County Floodplain Program and all regulatory requirements.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is a job classification within the Professional Support job family. This classification manages the activities related to floodplain management and overall performance and compliance of floodplain management. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.

• Performs as project manager, develops, implements, oversees, manages or administers projects, budgets, codes, specifications, policies and procedures for countywide programs, projects and improvements.
• Supervises support staff, evaluates staff job performance, coordinates and prioritizes schedules and assignments, and authorizes staff productive and non-productive work hours. Orients and trains staff.
• Provides floodplain expertise and support for development design, construction, improvements, and maintenance. Monitors grant projects for compliance with funding agency regulations.
• Acts as liaison on floodplain matters. Performs County, interlocal and code enforcement coordination. Advises County staff, citizens and other agencies and consultants on floodplain matters relevant to County programs and projects. Resolves problems.
• Develops and implements floodplain education programs. Organizes and participates in damage assessment teams. Responsible for the systematic gathering and reporting of structure elevation information. Manages and oversees the preparation and submission of Travis County's Community Rating System (CRS) program.
• Manages and oversees the floodplain buyout programs and the demolition of structures. Oversees flood studies by functioning as a contract administrator and oversee consultant's administrative contract.
• Assists in the development of long range County plan for flood mitigation related programs and projects. Develops, reviews and recommends budget expenditures for County projects and grants, working with project managers and staff.
• Manages and oversees the preparation and submission of floodplain grant applications for new and continued funding of programs through Federal, State, Local and County sources. Develops and prepares contract documents.
• Develops, reviews, and recommends annual fiscal year expenditures involving contracts for flood mitigation projects, grants, construction design, construction, maintenance, compliance issues, and general items to complete projects within policies and procedures.
• Serves as subject expert by advising Elected and Appointed Officials, department heads, County staff, general public and other agencies, and consultants on environmental matters relevant to programs and projects.
• Assists in the development of long range County plan for floodplain related programs and projects. Develops, reviews and recommends budget expenditures for County projects and grants, working with project managers and staff.
• Coordinates with Elected and Appointed Officials, department heads for programs.
• Represents the County in attending meetings, advisory groups, neighborhood groups, boards and commissions, seminars, conferences, professional associations meetings, private organizations, and participate on related committees. Responds to difficult citizen inquires and complaints.
• Acts as back up for the Permits Program Manager, to include issuing permits and being on call for flood emergencies.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Biology, Botany, Natural Resources, Business Administration or a directly related field AND four (4) years of experience in natural resources/ environmental analysis and grant management, including program and project development, implementation and grant administration, and including one (1) year of mid- to senior level supervisory or management experience;

OR,

Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
Valid Texas Driver's License.
Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)

Preferred:
Experience working with and reviewing floodplain models utilizing HEC-RAS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:

• Standard theory, principles, practices and techniques of floodplain management.
• Supervisory principles, practices and techniques.
• Federal, State, Local and County applicable floodplain laws, rules, regulations and guidelines.
• Methods, practices and techniques of inspections, compliance and enforcement. FEMA technical rules and regulations. Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws and regulations, codes, ordinance and guidelines, rules, permits, licenses, and requirements.
• Implementation of floodplain management techniques and specifications and management practices.
• Principles of local land development, transportation and roadway design.
• Implementation of floodplain management procedures within an organization.
• Construction practices.
• Grant guidelines, procedures and of funding agencies.
• Grant technical writing, project management, and environmental specifications.
• Governmental grant programs.
• Project and contract management.
• Budget preparation and office management.
• Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases, ArcView GIS hardware and software, and related applications.
• Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation.

• Solving supervisory/management issues, including planning and managing teams.
• Researching and analyzing floodplain management related issues utilizing both written and verbal communication.
• Conducting floodplain assessments and studies.
• Interacting with all levels of government (Elected Officials), management, employees, multiple outside agencies, and outside contractors.
• Exercising independent judgment under minimal supervision.
• Performing technical writing tasks, including successful grant writing.
• Explaining complicated technical problems in simple non-technical language.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Public speaking and content delivery.
• Both verbal and written communication.

• Convey complex and simple items relating to engineering and land development. Research issues, compile comments, update databases, correspond by email, utilize CAD, and perform drainage modeling.
• Read and analyze complex engineering materials, evaluate complex issues regarding proposed development projects, and effectively communicate.
• Assess the impacts of proposed land development and/or maintenance practices upon floodplain management.
• Analyze and interpret mapped and graphic data and plans for land management and capital improvement projects.
• Manage time well, perform and prioritize multiple tasks, organize diverse activities, and implement environmental research and projects.
• Meet deadlines and produce projects in a timely manner while working on several projects at once.
• Work as a team member within a diverse organization.
• Research, compile, analyze, interpret and prepare a variety of memorandums or reports.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and officials, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public.

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 25 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to driving a 4-wheel drive vehicle, standing, walking/hiking (some rough terrain), carrying, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting to perform the essential functions. May work in extreme temperature/weather change/conditions, and smoke on prescribed or wild fires. Maybe subject to contact with dangerous machinery, fumes, communicable/infectious disease, and hazardous chemicals.

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

Work Hours: 8 am - 5 pm, Monday-Friday.
Location: 700 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701
Department: TNR (Trans & Natrl Resrc)
Criminal, Driving, Education, and Employment Background Checks Required.

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.