Director of Public Safety Operations - 62000466

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

2d•$130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Florida State Guard serves Florida as a cornerstone of statewide crisis and emergency response. The mission of the Florida State Guard is to protect and preserve the life and property of the people of Florida from all threats to public safety through rapid deployment of ground, maritime, and air capabilities in partnership with state and local agencies. The Florida State Guard is a Division of the Florida Department of Military Affairs. The Director of Operations of the Florida State Guard is responsible for overseeing and directing the agency's operational functions, ensuring readiness, efficiency, and effectiveness across all state defense, emergency response, and public safety missions. The Director of Operations provides strategic leadership, develops operational policies and procedures, and coordinates with state, federal, and local agencies to support the Guard’s mission. The Director of Operations will be responsible for the deployment and employment of the Agency’s Ground, Air, Maritime, and Special Mission Units.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in a major field of study required
10 years of management-level experience working in emergency management, disaster response (includes HA/DR and DSCA), or public safety operations.
7 years of experience working in a leadership position within a federal, state, or medium or large-sized emergency management, disaster response, or public safety operations agency.
5 years of experience working in an executive-level position within a federal, state, or medium to large-sized emergency management, disaster response (includes HA/DR and DSCA), or public safety operations.
Demonstrated experience managing communications at an executive level.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree preferred.
10 years of G3 and/or J3-level joint task force management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Strategic Operations Management
Responsible for developing and executing the agency’s long-range strategic plan.
Develop and implement operational strategies that align with the Florida State Guard’s mission and objectives.
Oversee planning, execution, and evaluation of training programs, readiness exercises, and emergency response operations.
Establish performance metrics and ensure accountability across all operational units.
Emergency Preparedness & Response
Coordinate state-level emergency response activities in collaboration with the Florida Division of Emergency Management, Florida National Guard, applicable state agencies, local authorities, and other relevant agencies.
Responsible for joint task force planning and execution across emergency response and public safety portfolios.
Maintain operational readiness for natural disasters, public safety emergencies, and state defense missions.
Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations regarding emergency management and civil defense operations.
Leadership & Personnel Management
Direct, mentor, and evaluate senior operational staff and unit leaders.
Oversee recruitment, retention, and development programs for personnel in the Operations Department.
Promote a culture of safety, discipline, accountability, and mission-focused performance.
Policy, Planning, and Compliance
Develop operational policies, standard operating procedures, and guidelines in line with state regulations and best practices.
Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including military and emergency management regulations.
Prepare and present operational reports, agency capability briefings, and recommendations to the Executive Director and relevant stakeholders.
Budget & Resource Management
Collaborate with the Finance Officer to allocate resources efficiently to operational units and programs.
Provides oversight to operational units and programs to ensure that concepts of operations are in compliance with resource and budget controls.
Identify and implement cost-saving measures without compromising operational effectiveness.