Continuity Program Manager - 31001570

Continuity Program Manager - 31001570

The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) 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. FDEM 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.

FDEM 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, FDEM manages the State Watch Office (SWO); 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 :

This position serves as the Continuity Program Manager within the Bureau of Response's Operational Planning Unit. The incumbent will be responsible for managing the Continuity Program, proving guidance to stakeholders, ensuring compliance of executive agencies with Florida Statute 252.365 and updating the State of Florida Continuity of Government Plan.

The duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Oversee and coordinate continuity planning efforts with state agencies, county governments, municipal jurisdictions, and partner organizations to ensure effective Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Continuity of Government (COG) programs.
• Review and evaluate COOP and COG plans, proposals, and related documentation to assess operational readiness and potential impacts as well as compliance with established standards and regulatory requirements.
• Design and deliver COOP and COG training programs for local governments, state agencies, and partner organizations.
• Develop training standards, instructional materials, and best practice guidelines.
• Provide expert technical guidance to local, state, and private sector entities on continuity planning and developing and enhancing their continuity capabilities.
• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Florida Division of Emergency Management COOP plans and procedures.
• Establish planning standards, analyze organizational requirements, and coordinate plan updates to ensure alignment with current best practices.
• Monitor, research, and analyze proposed legislation affecting COOP and COG programs, preparing impact assessments and recommendations as needed.
• Support the Planning Section during an activation of the SEOC.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Minimum Qualifications :

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.