Job Description

Requisition No: 876728

Agency: Division of Emergency Management

Working Title: OPS Deputy Bureau Chief of Recovery - 31902093

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 31902093

Salary: $55.00/Hour

Posting Closing Date: 06/10/2026

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Deputy Bureau Chief of Recovery/ State Disaster Recovery Coordinator - OPS

Bureau of Recovery

Florida Division of Emergency Management

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) plans for and responds to both natural and man-made disasters. These range from floods and hurricanes to incidents involving hazardous materials or nuclear power. FDEM is the liaison between federal, state, and local agencies. FDEM prepares and implements a statewide Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, routinely conducts extensive exercises to test state and county emergency response capabilities, provides technical assistance to local governments as they prepare emergency plans and procedures, as well as conducts emergency operations trainings for state and local government agencies.

FDEM serves as the lead agency for the State Emergency Response Team (SERT), whose primary goal is the coordination of the state’s efforts during disaster response and recovery. This coordination is conducted within the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) in Tallahassee. Additionally, FDEM manages the State Watch Office; the 24-hour a day operation tasked with providing situational awareness to stakeholders statewide. After a disaster, FDEM conducts damage assessment surveys and advises the Governor of the State of Florida on whether to declare an emergency and seek federal relief funds. It is against this backdrop that FDEM strives to demonstrate its mission of, “Coordinate, collaborate, and communicate with our community stakeholders for a resilient Florida”, along with our vision of “Leading the Profession in building prepared and resilient communities”.

and Responsibilities:

This position serves as the Deputy Bureau Chief of Recovery and State Disaster Recovery Coordinator (SDRC), which assists the Bureau Chief of Recovery in the administration of state-managed recovery programs. Duties and responsibilities include:

• Serve as a Point-Of-Contact for disaster recovery preparedness with local, state, and federal partners.
• Coordinate development, training, and exercise of jurisdiction disaster recovery plans.
• Establish and maintain contacts and networks for disaster recovery resources and support systems.
• Promulgate principles and practices that further resiliency and sustainability in development and strategic planning initiatives.
• Establish and/or lead a statewide structure for managing recovery.
• Provide support for local and/or Tribal recovery-dedicated organizations initiatives.
• Communicate the roles and responsibilities of the state to the local governments.
• Work with Recovery Coordinators and leads at the federal and other levels to facilitate the development of a unified and accessible communication strategy.
• Support recovery planning processes, which includes individuals with disabilities and others with access issues, seniors and members of underserved communities, to fully engage constituents’ input and result in development of the community’s or Tribe’s recovery visions, priorities, resources, capability and capacity.
• Ensure inclusiveness in the community recovery process, including persons with disabilities and limited English proficiency.
• Facilitate communication of recovery priorities for all impacted communities.
• Communicate statewide recovery priorities to local and federal partners.
• Encourage incorporation of critical mitigation, resilience, sustainability and accessibility-building measures into the recovery plans and efforts.
• Coordinate state, local, non-profit, federal, and other funding streams for recovery efforts and communicate issues and solutions to recovery assistance gaps and overlaps.
• Collaborate with federal and other stakeholders and supporters, such as the business and nonprofit communities, to raise financial support (including long-term capital investment in local businesses) for the community’s or Tribe’s recovery, leverage the resources where possible and resolve potential.

In response to emergency events, FDEM employees may be required to work irregular hours, to work more than eight hours per day, to work extended periods (including nights, weekends, and holidays), to work at locations other than their official headquarters, and to perform duties in addition to those outlined in the employee’s position description. Employees must be able to deploy to emergency sites with limited advance notice.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and experience in the FEMA Public Assistance and Individual Assistance Program
• Knowledge of the National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF)
• Knowledge of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command Structure (ICS)
• Understanding of Community Development concepts and practices
• Understanding of Operational Improvement processes and methodologies
• Strong project management skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Exceptional writing, editing, and oral communications skills
• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply relevant Florida Administrative Code, Florida Statutes, and Code of Federal Regulations, as well as FDEM policies and procedures related to contract/grant development, contract/grant management, and payment processing procedures
• Ability to develop, maintain, and manage on-going relationships with private sector representatives
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks under high stress situations
• Ability to manage a large team

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of four years’ experience dealing with federal and state grant and contract compliance regulations, including familiarity with applicable Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, and Code of Federal Regulations
• Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) Certification or the ability and willingness to obtain within 12 months of employment
• Experience using Microsoft Office products (PowerPoint, Excel and Word), and web-based applications

Special Notes:

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

FDEM is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. FDEM appreciates the service and sacrifices made by veterans and their family members and recognizes the immeasurable value veterans bring to the workplace and is committed to increasing the number of veterans that serve in its workforce.

FDEM is committed to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes. An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the FDEM Human Resources Office at (850) 815-4177. FDEM requests applicants notify the Human Resources Office in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

The State of Florida and FDEM participate in E-Verify. This federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

In response to emergency events, FDEM employees may be required to work irregular hours, to work more than 8 hours per day, to work extended periods (including nights, weekends, and holidays), to work at locations other than their official headquarters, and to perform duties in addition to those outlined in the employee’s position description. Employees must be able to deploy to emergency sites with limited advance notice.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.