CEA - Flood Insurance, Certifications, and Helping the Community with Jared Coleman

25/11/2023 25 min Episodio 210

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Episode Synopsis

Wondering what a career in Water Resources looks like? 🤔 Then this episode is for you! Today, I interview Jared Coleman, a Water Resources engineer and a CFM who’s worked in both the private and public sectors. He dives into what you can expect from each, how to choose one, as well as the CFM credential and the work he does in floodplain management with it. If you ever wondered how to get this credential you’ll want to listen to this one, for sure. 😉


Tune in to Learn:

What his current work as a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) look like

What the CFM Certification is (and how it fills in the 4-year gap between the FE and PE)

How to become a CFM (plus a resource that helps you breeze through that)

Common issues with project submittals in flood-prone areas

Working for private vs public companies: the pros and cons you should consider

The biggest challenge in sustainable urban development today

A brand new  sustainability measure being implemented in Water Resources right now

A secret method to pass the FE and PE exams building on the topics you're good at

Should you take the PE Environmental Exam as a civil engineer in Water Resources?

His top tip for young civil engineers starting out to "find themselves" in the field

What organizations can you join as a CFM or a civil engineer in Water Resources?



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Resources Mentioned:
CFM Review Course
Certified Floodplain Manager Credential
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
Colorado School of Mines
City of AuroraColorado Association of Floodplain Managers
American Society of Civil Engineers

Connect With Jared:
[email protected]

CEA Exam Prep Resources:
Main Website
Civil FE Review Course
Civil PE Review Course
Civil PE Depth Review Courses
Certified Floodplain Manager Review Course
FE Practice Exams
FE CBT Exam Simulator
PE Breadth Practice Exams
PE Depth Practice Exams
PE CBT Exam Simulator

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