OPS - FEMORS Logistics Coordinator

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

About The Position

The FEMORS Logistics Coordinator oversees inventory and readiness of the Disaster Portable Morgue Unit (DPMU), coordinates training, develops and maintains operational protocols, and provides logistical support during deployments. The role maintains 24/7 on-call readiness for FEMORS deployments and is funded by an extramural grant. The position is 20 hours per week, with a starting salary of $38.31. The coordinator supervises and administers the DPMU, including site setup, inventory, cache maintenance, and disaster response. Responsibilities include equipment procurement and inventory management, warehouse organization, planning transportation loads for activations and training, and evaluating potential facilities for size, layout, accessibility, and support infrastructure. During deployments, in consultation with local authorities, the coordinator supports initial scene response and assessment of personnel and equipment needs; temporary morgue operations and forensic units; a Victim Information Center (VIC); and responder administration. The role coordinates annual training with command staff, provides hands-on instruction on equipment use and safety, and develops and maintains training materials and the Field Operations Guide (FOG), including annual reviews and quality assurance. The coordinator supports annual status and deliverable reports, monitors administrative matters and compliance, researches equipment and technology, works with vendors and bid solicitations, and conducts educational outreach and marketing to promote FEMORS and team membership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Administration experience.
Mechanical aptitude.
Upload a cover letter and resume to be considered.

Responsibilities

Oversee routine inventory, maintenance, and resupply of the DPMU cache, ensuring equipment is operational, compliant with safety standards, and deployment ready.
Coordinate procurement, inventory management, warehouse organization, vehicle storage and maintenance options, and transportation load planning for activations and training exercises.
During deployments, consult with local authorities and support initial scene response and evaluation of personnel and equipment needs.
Support scene processing, temporary morgue operations, forensic units, a Victim Information Center, and responder administration during deployments.
Evaluate facilities for size, layout, accessibility, and support infrastructure.
Supervise and administer the FEMORS DPMU, including site setup, inventory, cache maintenance, and disaster response.
Distribute equipment to the Administrative Command Post, field recovery operations, the morgue, the VIC, and the MIC.
Coordinate annual training sessions with command staff and provide hands-on instruction on equipment use and safety.
Develop, maintain, and annually review internal protocols and quality assurance materials, including the Field Operations Guide (FOG).
Develop and manage training manuals and handouts.
Review new applicant submissions and advise on FEMORS classification options.
Provide input for annual status reports and deliverable reports concerning sustainment, management, and training.
Assist with internal monitoring of administrative matters and monitor compliance with University of Florida, DOH, and OSHA regulations.
Negotiate with vendors and follow proper bid solicitation procedures.
Research equipment and stay current on technology and updates.
Conduct educational outreach to local emergency operations centers and District Medical Examiners about FEMORS activities and how to participate or request assistance.
Maintain 24/7 on-call readiness for Go-team response.
Promote FEMORS in educational opportunities for relevant audiences and create and distribute targeted marketing content to promote team membership through channels such as mail, email, social media, signage, events, open houses, and presentations.