Mitigation Planner - 31001597

State of Florida • TALLAHASSEE, FL

7d • 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 lead agency for the State Emergency Response Team (SERT), coordinating the state’s efforts during disaster response and recovery from the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) in Tallahassee. FDEM also manages the State Watch Office, a 24-hour operation providing situational awareness, conducts damage assessment surveys after disasters, and advises the Governor on emergency declarations and federal relief funds. The division's mission is to 'Coordinate, collaborate, and communicate with our community stakeholders for a resilient Florida,' with a vision of 'Leading the Profession in building prepared and resilient communities.'

Requirements

• A minimum of one year’s experience in planning.
• Knowledge of the emergency management and/or mitigation planning process.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently for training and various public meetings, sometimes up to a week at a time.
• Experience using Microsoft Office products (PowerPoint, Excel and Word), and web-based applications.
• Knowledge of emergency management planning concepts, mitigation planning requirements, mitigation grant opportunities, and floodplain management.
• Knowledge of planning processes including planning teams, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as well as Outlook Email.
• Strong communication skills, including written and oral communication skills, as well as the ability to present reports and make presentations before groups, organizations, and other staff members.
• Ability to coordinate and provide customer service to state and county planners and mitigation practitioners.
• Ability to understand and apply federal and state rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to evaluate plans against federal and state planning requirements and effectively communicate determinations.
• Ability to provide technical assistance through recommendations to ensure plans meet federal and state criteria.
• Ability to work under various circumstances, such as independently, with other planners, in a group, and under supervision.
• Ability to be flexible in approach to job tasks and assignments.
• Ability to occasionally travel to conduct trainings and presentations.
• Ability to travel and work non-traditional work hours as necessary and during emergency events and assume disaster related duties as directed.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Planning Manager with annual and five-year updates to the Florida Enhanced SHMP, in accordance with federal regulations and policy.
• Assist with coordinating and informing the statewide mitigation workgroup, Mitigate FL, among other various planning efforts.
• Provide assistance to stakeholders regarding hazard mitigation grant programs, including but not limited to the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), Flood Mitigation Assistant grant program, Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant program, and Hurricane Loss Mitigation Program.
• Review HMGP grant applications for planning requirements, as necessary.
• Develop and present mitigation training and presentations as necessary.
• Assist and travel as needed to respond to and recover from declared and non-declared disasters.
• Performs 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.
• The State of Florida and FDEM participate in E-Verify.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed