OPS Deputy IA Officer - 31902108

OPS Deputy IA Officer - 31902108

This position serves as an OPS Deputy State Individual Assistance (IA) Officer within the Bureau of Recovery's Individual Assistance Unit. This position is responsible for assisting the State Individual Assistance Officer (SIAO) in the planning for and administration of federal and state programs to assist individuals and families following a disaster. The Deputy State Individual Assistance Officer serves as back-up to the SIAO as requested or required. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Develop plans, processes, and procedures to document best practices, ensure quality control of service delivery, and enhance the Individual Assistance Program.
• Assist the SIAO in determining the size and scope of a disaster and the need for federal assistance.
• Assist in the preparation of federal declaration requests.
• Coordinate State-led Housing Mission activities with the SIAO, FEMA, State Disaster Housing Coordinator, and vendors.
• In the absence or incapacity of the SIAO, temporarily serve in the role of Individual Assistance Branch Director, team-lead, and SIAO.
• Assist with the implementation, coordination, and management of Non-Congregate Sheltering programs and other Public Assistance Grant Funded projects that support individuals and households in disaster recovery.
• Coordinate Individual Assistance Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments (IA-JPDAs) with FEMA and local governments following a disaster.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control of state-administered Individual Assistance programs.
• Attend conferences, meetings, workshops, and other engagements related to Individual Assistance and Disaster Recovery.
• Provide technical assistance or training to local governments and other stakeholders regarding Individual Assistance programs and the damage assessment and declaration process.
• Maintain partnerships with state and federal Agencies, local governments, and non-profit and voluntary agencies as it relates to Individual Assistance and Disaster Recovery programs, Seek funding opportunities and other resources to maximize the recovery assistance available to Floridians.
• Assist the Bureau of Recovery leadership with Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reporting requirements.
• Staff the State Emergency Operations Center, Disaster Recovery Centers, Recovery Coordination Center, and/or other state or regional facilities activated in response to an emergency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

In response to emergency events, FDEM employees may be required to work irregular hours, to work more than 8 hours per day, to work extended periods (including nights, 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of FEMA Individual Assistance programs, to include the Individuals and Households Program and Direct Housing.
• Knowledge of the National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF).
• Knowledge of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command Structure (ICS).
• Strong demographic and population research and analysis skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Skill in writing, editing, and oral communications.
• Ability to develop, maintain, and manage on-going relationships with private sector representatives.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks under high stress situations.
• Ability to interact and communicate with high-level officials.
• Skill in developing quality assurance measures.
• Knowledge of social services programs and statewide community resources.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of five years' experience in Emergency Management or a minimum of three years' experience in Individual Assistance programs.
• A post-secondary education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Ability and willingness to obtain the necessary primary instructor qualifications within the first 12 months of employment.
• Experience with professional writing, editing, and oral communications.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) with the ability to learn and navigate division enterprise business systems.
• Valid driver's license.

Location: Tallahassee, FL, US, 32399