State of Florida
Field Resource Unit Leader - OPS - 31902105
State of Florida, Tallahassee, Florida, us, 32318
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Field Resource Unit Leader - OPS - 31902105 State of Florida Division of Emergency Management
This position is available statewide
The Florida Division of Emergency Management plans for and responds to both natural and man-made disasters. These range from floods and hurricanes to incidents involving hazardous materials or nuclear power. The Division of Emergency Management (FDEM or Division) is the liaison between federal, state, and local agencies. FDEM prepares and implements a statewide Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, routinely conducts extensive exercises to test state and county emergency response capabilities, provides technical assistance to local governments as they prepare emergency plans and procedures, as well as conducts emergency operations trainings for state and local government agencies.
The Division serves as the lead agency for the State Emergency Response Team (SERT), whose primary goal is the coordination of the state’s efforts during disaster response and recovery. This coordination is conducted within the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) in Tallahassee. Additionally, the Division manages the State Watch Office; the 24-hours a day operation tasked with providing situational awareness to stakeholders statewide. After a disaster, FDEM conducts damage assessment surveys and advises the Governor of the state of Florida on whether to declare an emergency and seek federal relief funds. It is against this backdrop that FDEM strives to demonstrate its mission of "Coordinate, collaborate and communicate with our community stakeholders for a resilient Florida" along with our vision of "Leading the Profession in building prepared and resilient communities".
Position Overview and Responsibilities:
The Resources Unit Leader (RESL) plays a critical role in managing incident resources. This position ensures effective resource tracking, allocation, and coordination and establishes all incident check-in activities including preparing and processing resource status information and maintaining a master list of resources assigned to the incident and their assignment at the incident. This position is a Unit Leader level position on Florida’s State All-Hazards Incident Management Team.
Duties for the position include, but are not limited to:
Configure unit with personnel to support operations.
Compare resource needs with a list of resources available for assignment and follow the ordering process to submit completed resource requests, as necessary.
Coordinate with other units to maintain the status of available, assigned, and out-of-service resources.
Ensure all assigned resources have checked in at the incident.
Coordinate with the Demobilization Unit to track demobilizing resources.
Perform duties as assigned during activations of the emergency operation center, work non-traditional hours, and travel for extended periods. Employee must be able to deploy to anywhere in Florida or the United States for up to 28 days at a time. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
In-depth understanding of incident resource tracking, allocation, and documentation.
Ability to manage resource availability and deployment efficiently.
Knowledge of incident command systems, resource ordering processes, and incident logistics.
Adaptability to changing incident needs and priorities.
Excellent communication skills to interact with other units and stakeholders.
Ability to coordinate resource movements effectively.
Thoroughness in tracking resource status and ensuring accurate records.
Skill in managing resource databases and documentation.
Experience working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, response teams, and support units.
Minimum Qualifications:
A valid driver’s license.
Must be able to deploy for extended periods with little to no advance notice anywhere in Florida or the United States, work nontraditional hours including weekends and holidays, and perform other duties as required. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (i.e., up to 28 days at a time).
Special Notes:
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
The Division of Emergency Management is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. The Division appreciates the service and sacrifices made by veterans and their family members. Further, FDEM recognizes the immeasurable value veterans bring to the workplace and is committed to increasing the number of veterans that serve in its workforce.
The Division of Emergency Management is committed to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes. An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the FDEM Human Resources Office at (850) 815-4177. FDEM requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.
The State of Florida and the Division of Emergency Management participate in E-Verify. This federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
In response to emergency events, Division of Emergency Management employees may be required to work irregular hours, to work more than 8 hours per day, to work extended periods (including weekends and holidays), to work at locations other than their official headquarters, and to perform duties in addition to those outlined in the employee’s position description. Employees must be able to deploy to emergency sites with limited advance notice.
For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.
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Field Resource Unit Leader - OPS - 31902105 State of Florida Division of Emergency Management
This position is available statewide
The Florida Division of Emergency Management plans for and responds to both natural and man-made disasters. These range from floods and hurricanes to incidents involving hazardous materials or nuclear power. The Division of Emergency Management (FDEM or Division) is the liaison between federal, state, and local agencies. FDEM prepares and implements a statewide Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, routinely conducts extensive exercises to test state and county emergency response capabilities, provides technical assistance to local governments as they prepare emergency plans and procedures, as well as conducts emergency operations trainings for state and local government agencies.
The Division serves as the lead agency for the State Emergency Response Team (SERT), whose primary goal is the coordination of the state’s efforts during disaster response and recovery. This coordination is conducted within the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) in Tallahassee. Additionally, the Division manages the State Watch Office; the 24-hours a day operation tasked with providing situational awareness to stakeholders statewide. After a disaster, FDEM conducts damage assessment surveys and advises the Governor of the state of Florida on whether to declare an emergency and seek federal relief funds. It is against this backdrop that FDEM strives to demonstrate its mission of "Coordinate, collaborate and communicate with our community stakeholders for a resilient Florida" along with our vision of "Leading the Profession in building prepared and resilient communities".
Position Overview and Responsibilities:
The Resources Unit Leader (RESL) plays a critical role in managing incident resources. This position ensures effective resource tracking, allocation, and coordination and establishes all incident check-in activities including preparing and processing resource status information and maintaining a master list of resources assigned to the incident and their assignment at the incident. This position is a Unit Leader level position on Florida’s State All-Hazards Incident Management Team.
Duties for the position include, but are not limited to:
Configure unit with personnel to support operations.
Compare resource needs with a list of resources available for assignment and follow the ordering process to submit completed resource requests, as necessary.
Coordinate with other units to maintain the status of available, assigned, and out-of-service resources.
Ensure all assigned resources have checked in at the incident.
Coordinate with the Demobilization Unit to track demobilizing resources.
Perform duties as assigned during activations of the emergency operation center, work non-traditional hours, and travel for extended periods. Employee must be able to deploy to anywhere in Florida or the United States for up to 28 days at a time. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
In-depth understanding of incident resource tracking, allocation, and documentation.
Ability to manage resource availability and deployment efficiently.
Knowledge of incident command systems, resource ordering processes, and incident logistics.
Adaptability to changing incident needs and priorities.
Excellent communication skills to interact with other units and stakeholders.
Ability to coordinate resource movements effectively.
Thoroughness in tracking resource status and ensuring accurate records.
Skill in managing resource databases and documentation.
Experience working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, response teams, and support units.
Minimum Qualifications:
A valid driver’s license.
Must be able to deploy for extended periods with little to no advance notice anywhere in Florida or the United States, work nontraditional hours including weekends and holidays, and perform other duties as required. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (i.e., up to 28 days at a time).
Special Notes:
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
The Division of Emergency Management is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. The Division appreciates the service and sacrifices made by veterans and their family members. Further, FDEM recognizes the immeasurable value veterans bring to the workplace and is committed to increasing the number of veterans that serve in its workforce.
The Division of Emergency Management is committed to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes. An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the FDEM Human Resources Office at (850) 815-4177. FDEM requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.
The State of Florida and the Division of Emergency Management participate in E-Verify. This federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
In response to emergency events, Division of Emergency Management employees may be required to work irregular hours, to work more than 8 hours per day, to work extended periods (including weekends and holidays), to work at locations other than their official headquarters, and to perform duties in addition to those outlined in the employee’s position description. Employees must be able to deploy to emergency sites with limited advance notice.
For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.
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