Community Rating System Coordinator - Maricopa County : Job Details

Posting Date

01/17/25

Application Deadline

01/26/25

Pay Range

$62,000 - $102,500 annually Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Flood Control District

About the Position

The Flood Control District is looking for a motivated individual to assist in developing and advancing public programs within our department! If this is you, consider applying to our Community Rating System (CRS) Coordinator position!

The (CRS) Coordinator plays a vital role in the Flood Control District by managing and enhancing the district's participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining programs and activities that reduce flood risk, thereby improving the district's CRS rating. A higher CRS rating leads to reduced flood insurance premiums for residents within the district.

About Us

Flood Control? In a Desert? Absolutely! Though Maricopa County is in a desert, floods occur during two distinct rainy seasons - the summer monsoon and winter frontal rains. Although the Flood Control District has made significant progress over the years, work remains to be done. Maricopa County continues to be one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, with over 200 people moving here every day! Join our innovative team to help create a safer community for our ever-changing County!

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Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

• Employee discounts for goods and services

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

• One year of public relations and/or public outreach experience

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, public administration, or a closely related field

• A combination of post-secondary education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

We Also Value

• Prior CRS Experience

• Project management experience in a state or federal program (including reporting, monitoring, and auditing)

Job Contributions

• Attend meetings and community events in support of the CRS Program; compile program statistics and reports for delivery to FEMA, state, and community partners; communicate program status and advocate for the CRS program with multiple County departments, state and federal agencies, and municipalities

• Coordinate program communications and lobby Maricopa County interests with FEMA and its consultants

• Act as an advocate for government relations and present project issues at public meetings and board meetings; communicate program issues to internal and external stakeholders

• Represent Maricopa County at external agency workshops and board meetings; and act as Maricopa County's representative at state and regional planning groups for the CRS program

• Act as the primary public contact and liaison for the District-dependent communities and coordinate community outreach to assist with state and federal requirements as they relate to the CRS program

• Prepare analyses and communicate impacts of development code changes, capital projects, CRS outreach activities, engineering studies, and floodplain map changes

• Develop and enhance policies and floodplain management programs through collaboration, research/data collection, public involvement, and coordinating efforts with multiple branches/divisions/municipalities

• Provide support and direction to staff with respect to compliance with FEMA programs

Working Conditions

• Work is performed both in-person and remotely

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire

• Requires travel to and from job-related locations during a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding the use of County vehicles and/or private vehicles used on County business

• Ability to exert up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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