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

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 likeWhat 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 areasWorking for private vs public companies: the pros and cons you should considerThe biggest challenge in sustainable urban development todayA brand new  sustainability measure being implemented in Water Resources right nowA secret method to pass the FE and PE exams building on the topics you're good atShould 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 fieldWhat organizations can you join as a CFM or a civil engineer in Water Resources?FREE Download:The Civil PE Startup GuideResources Mentioned:Floodplain Manager Review CourseCertified Floodplain Manager CredentialFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)Colorado School of MinesCity of AuroraColorado Association of Floodplain ManagersAmerican Society of Civil EngineersConnect With Jared:[email protected] Exam Prep Resources:Main WebsiteCivil FE Review Course Civil PE Review CourseCivil PE Depth Review CoursesFloodplain Manager Review CourseFE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam SimulatorPE Breadth Practice ExamsPE Depth Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam SimulatorConnect With Us:Free CEA CommunityFree NewsletterYouTube [email protected]