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BACKGROUND

The Clean Water, Clean Air, Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022 (“EBA”) authorized $4.2 billion to fund critical environmental restoration projects throughout the state in four categories: Water Quality & Resilient Infrastructure, Open Space Conservation & Recreation, Restoration & Flood Risk Reduction, and Climate Change Mitigation.
The EBA legislation allocates $1.1 Billion of the bond to go towards protecting communities from flood risks, of which RHC is charged with administering $250 million for a flood buyout program. Additional input and/or program administration of other community flood protection projects may be called upon by RHC.

JOB SUMMARY:

The primary responsibility of the Manager of Buyouts is to implement a new voluntary private property buyout program in communities at-risk of flooding. The Manager of Buyouts will report to the Director of Buyouts of the Office of Resilient Homes and Communities.

DUTIES:

•On-board and monitor the performance of vendors and sub-recipients to administer the buyout program. Vendors may include appraisal firms, land surveyors, closing attorneys, and case management firms. Sub-recipients may include municipal and/or county governments.

•Conduct research and analysis to identify eligible and strategic buyout sites to create targeted areas, including in concert with any state, federal, local or regional technical studies.

•Build community support for the buyout program through community-based organizations.

•Create and launch public portal to solicit interest inquiries from potential homeowners.

•Outreach to local units of government in targeted areas to participate in the buyout program as sub-recipients.

•Facilitate trainings and information sessions on the buyout program.
•Manage the program budget, on-going production, data/technology and deliverables.

•Manage and update program policies and procedures and compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.

•Review and submit payment requests for subrecipients and vendors.


PLEASE NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, and the employee will also perform reasonable related business duties as assigned.