Mitigation Planning Manager - SES - 31001406

State of Florida•TALLAHASSEE, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mitigation Planning Manager works in the Bureau of Mitigation at the Florida Division of Emergency Management in Tallahassee, Florida. The position manages and oversees coordination among local, state, and federal governments and other entities, and provides technical assistance on mitigation policies under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act and 44 CFR affecting Florida’s State Hazard Mitigation Plan (SHMP) and Local Mitigation Strategies (LMS). The manager oversees county LMS plan review and approval, provides technical assistance and training to counties and planners, and helps ensure compliance with state and federal planning requirements. The role also directs updates to Florida’s Enhanced State Hazard Mitigation Plan, coordinates statewide mitigation groups, manages hazard-specific planning efforts, and supports mitigation grants, floodplain management, and emergency operations. During emergencies, the position may work irregular or extended hours, including weekends and holidays, travel to other locations, and deploy to emergency sites with limited notice.

Requirements

One to three years of planning experience.
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, and Outlook Email.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present reports and presentations to groups, organizations, and staff.
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 communicate determinations effectively.
Ability to provide technical assistance and recommendations to ensure plans meet federal and state criteria.
Ability to work independently, with other planners, in groups, and under close supervision.
Ability to be flexible in approaching job tasks and assignments.
Ability to travel and work non-traditional hours as needed, including during emergency events, and to assume disaster-related duties as directed.
Ability to manage and supervise several projects at once.
Ability to manage and supervise employees.
Successful completion of background screening is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing or supervising employees is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a liaison to counties, LMS Working Groups, and coordinators on mitigation topics, and manage planners serving as liaisons.
Review and approve County LMS plans under federal and state requirements and manage the review and approval process.
Provide technical assistance to counties on LMS planning processes, risk and vulnerability identification, mitigation strategies, plan evaluation and maintenance, goal setting, and plan adoption; train planners on these topics.
Ensure counties submit annual LMS updates and maintain compliance documentation under F.A.C. 27P-22.
Assist with mitigation trainings and presentations and ensure planners are prepared to deliver trainings.
Develop stakeholder resources on mitigation planning, grants, and floodplain management, including one-pagers, training courses, presentations, interactive outreach, and social media content.
Review county Comprehensive Emergency Management Plans to ensure mitigation planning requirements are met.
Review Hazard Mitigation Grant Program applications to ensure mitigation planning requirements are met.
Direct and manage annual and five-year updates to Florida’s Enhanced State Hazard Mitigation Plan, including its risk assessment and mitigation strategy.
Coordinate and present at quarterly statewide mitigation coordination group meetings.
Coordinate, lead, or assist with subcommittees and task forces of the quarterly statewide mitigation coordination group.
Assist the Bureau Coordinator in developing and publishing the quarterly mitigation newsletter.
Co-lead the Florida Silver Jackets team with the US Army Corps of Engineers and coordinate associated non-structural floodplain management projects.
Manage planning efforts relating to specific hazards, including flooding and wildfire.
Assist the Bureau Chief and/or State Hazard Mitigation Officer with bureau coordination efforts.
Serve as a planner in Emergency Support Function 5 and/or the Planning Section during State Emergency Operations Center activations, including collecting and disseminating information as needed.
Coordinate with the State Hazard Mitigation Officer to staff a post-disaster Joint Field Office, including mitigation planning, logistics, and coordination as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel to county and regional meetings, trainings, presentations, or facilitated meetings as needed.
Work irregular or extended hours, including weekends and holidays, and deploy to emergency sites with limited advance notice when required.