OPS Field Finance Section Chief - 31902099

State of Florida•TALLAHASSEE, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) plans for and responds to both natural and man-made disasters, ranging from floods and hurricanes to incidents involving hazardous materials or nuclear power. FDEM serves as the liaison between federal, state, and local agencies, preparing and implementing a statewide Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, conducting exercises to test emergency response capabilities, providing technical assistance to local governments, and training state and local government agencies. FDEM is the lead agency for the State Emergency Response Team (SERT), coordinating state efforts during disaster response and recovery from the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) in Tallahassee. It also manages the State Watch Office, a 24-hour operation providing situational awareness, and conducts damage assessment surveys after disasters, advising the Governor on emergency declarations and federal relief funds. FDEM's mission is to 'Coordinate, collaborate, and communicate with our community stakeholders for a resilient Florida,' and its vision is 'Leading the Profession in building prepared and resilient communities.'

Requirements

Valid driver’s license.
Ability to deploy for extended periods with little to no advance notice anywhere in Florida or the United States.
Ability to work non-traditional hours including weekends and holidays.
Ability to perform other duties as required.
Proficiency in financial planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.
Ability to analyze incident costs and optimize financial resources.
Experience in maintaining accurate records and documentation.
Knowledge of administrative processes related to emergency management.
Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with team members, agencies, and stakeholders.
Ability to work collaboratively in a high-pressure environment.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a National Qualification System (NQS) Type 3 Finance / Administration Section Chief, or equivalent, task book is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise and configure the Finance Section with units to support incident as necessary.
Manage the performance of all financial, administrative, and cost analysis tasks for an incident.
Develop the Finance/ Administration Section’s operating plan.
Create, maintain, and transfer section documentation.
Coordinate with assisting and cooperating agency representatives on finance-related issues.
Develop cost projections for agencies supporting an incident.
Facilitate the procurement of goods and services, to include the issuance of Purchase Orders and Change Orders.
Assist with booking travel accommodations and coordinating travel reimbursements for deployed team members.
Advise the Incident Commander (IC) on financial and administrative matters.
Coordinate and effectively communicate activities with the State Emergency Response Team.
Implement priorities and objectives from State Emergency Response Team Command Staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace.
Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.
The State of Florida and FDEM participate in E-Verify.

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