OPS Operations Officer - 31902118

Requisition No: 842694 

Agency: Division of Emergency Management

Working Title: OPS Operations Officer - 31902118

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 31902118 

Salary:  $22.00 hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 12/12/2024 

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Operations Officer

 Bureau of Response /State Watch Office

State of Florida Division of Emergency Management

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

 

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) 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; 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 is full-time, 40 hours a week, and is responsible for monitoring incidents, emergencies, and events within the State of Florida that could require a state response and ensures the operational readiness of the State Emergency Operations Center (EOC). This position is also responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating information with local, county, state, and federal partners to aid in their response roles.

 

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

• Maintain awareness of all natural, technological, and manmade hazards that are impacting or have the potential to impact the State of Florida through the use of data feeds, news broadcasts, social media, and direct reports received by government officials and private citizens. 
• Collect and categorize information from external customers using provided questions and standard operating procedures in a timely and professional manner. Document incident information in computer-based applications generates reports and provides warnings and notifications to local and state officials.
• Communicate incident information and emergency response actions to local, state, and federal officials using established systems, including telephone, facsimile, interoperable radio, the National Warning System (NAWAS), satellite phones, Hot Ringdown telephones, and other converged voice and data networks.
• Conduct tests of State Watch Office (SWO) communications systems and related equipment on a regular basis to ensure operational readiness.
• Assist with administrative and operational matters as necessary to support 24-hour situational awareness, warning operations, and the EOC..
• Assist with planning initiatives related to the Operations Section, and establishment of policies and procedures related to the SWO, EOC, and FDEM rograms.
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