Floodplain Manager

Posted: June 26, 2019
Applications Due: July 22, 2019

The City of Columbus - Bartholomew County Planning Department is currently accepting applications for a full-time Floodplain Manager. The Planning Department is housed within the City of Columbus and provides development review and land use policy guidance for both the City of Columbus and Bartholomew County.

The Floodplain Manager serves as the Planning Department’s primary source of knowledge on community floodplain management, the National Flood Insurance Program, and floodplain development regulations. This includes serving as the primary point of contact with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. It also includes maintaining a detailed understanding of IDNR and FEMA requirements, policies, programs, training opportunities, and resources. The Floodplain Manager shall also be responsible for the implementation and periodic review of the Columbus Flood Risk Management Plan. The Floodplain Manager shall further oversee the administration and enforcement of all local floodplain regulations. They shall also have responsibility for Department files, reports, and data regarding floodplain issues, programs, developments, and regulations.

For additional information, please see the job description.