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Travis County · 1 month ago

Floodplain Project Manager

Austin, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Travis County is seeking a Floodplain Project Manager to develop and implement floodplain management policies and procedures. The role involves overseeing projects, managing budgets, and providing expertise on floodplain matters while coordinating with various stakeholders.

GovernmentInfrastructurePublic Safety

Responsibilities

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

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

Qualification

Floodplain ManagementGrant ManagementEnvironmental AnalysisProject ManagementHEC-RASSupervisory SkillsBudget PreparationTechnical WritingPublic SpeakingVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Required

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

Valid Texas Driver's License

Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)

Knowledge of standard theory, principles, practices and techniques of floodplain management

Knowledge of supervisory principles, practices and techniques

Knowledge of Federal, State, Local and County applicable floodplain laws, rules, regulations and guidelines

Knowledge of methods, practices and techniques of inspections, compliance and enforcement

Knowledge of FEMA technical rules and regulations

Knowledge of implementation of floodplain management techniques and specifications and management practices

Knowledge of principles of local land development, transportation and roadway design

Knowledge of implementation of floodplain management procedures within an organization

Knowledge of construction practices

Knowledge of grant guidelines, procedures and of funding agencies

Knowledge of grant technical writing, project management, and environmental specifications

Knowledge of governmental grant programs

Knowledge of project and contract management

Knowledge of budget preparation and office management

Knowledge of computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases, ArcView GIS hardware and software, and related applications

Knowledge of business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation

Skill in solving supervisory/management issues, including planning and managing teams

Skill in researching and analyzing floodplain management related issues utilizing both written and verbal communication

Skill in conducting floodplain assessments and studies

Skill in interacting with all levels of government (Elected Officials), management, employees, multiple outside agencies, and outside contractors

Skill in exercising independent judgment under minimal supervision

Skill in performing technical writing tasks, including successful grant writing

Skill in explaining complicated technical problems in simple non-technical language

Skill in problem-solving and decision-making

Skill in public speaking and content delivery

Skill in both verbal and written communication

Ability to convey complex and simple items relating to engineering and land development

Ability to research issues, compile comments, update databases, correspond by email, utilize CAD, and perform drainage modeling

Ability to read and analyze complex engineering materials, evaluate complex issues regarding proposed development projects, and effectively communicate

Ability to assess the impacts of proposed land development and/or maintenance practices upon floodplain management

Ability to analyze and interpret mapped and graphic data and plans for land management and capital improvement projects

Ability to manage time well, perform and prioritize multiple tasks, organize diverse activities, and implement environmental research and projects

Ability to meet deadlines and produce projects in a timely manner while working on several projects at once

Ability to work as a team member within a diverse organization

Ability to research, compile, analyze, interpret and prepare a variety of memorandums or reports

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and officials, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public