Field Air Ops. Branch Director - OPS - 31902103

Requisition No: 832436 

Agency: Division of Emergency Management

Working Title: Field Air Ops. Branch Director - OPS - 31902103

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 31902103 

Salary:  $35.00 hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 07/17/2024 

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Field Air Ops. Branch Director - OPS

Bureau of Response

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 Air Operations Branch Director (AOBD) plays a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient utilization of aviation resources during emergency operations. This position oversees various aspects related to incident air assets, airspace safety, and coordination with state and federal agencies. This role is pivotal in ensuring the success of air operations during emergencies, and the AOBD contributes significantly to the overall safety and effectiveness of disaster response efforts. This position is a Branch Director level position on Florida’s State All-Hazards Incident Management Team.

 

Duties for the position include, but are not limited to:   

• Supervise and configure the Air Operations Branch with groups as necessary.
• Maintain full operational control over incident-related air and support assets or coordinates the deployment of and support for Air Operations resources.
• Assess both manned and unmanned air resource needs and ensures the appropriate use of both under Air Operations.
• Maintain accountability for all incident air assets.
• Oversee mobilization and demobilization of air resources.
• Ensure airspace safety and deconfliction by coordinating temporary flight restrictions (TFR) and flight routes.
• Monitor all significant air resource problems and emergencies, and reports them to appropriate personnel.
• Coordinate air resource needs and use with state and federal agency representatives.
• Maintain accountability for all incident air assets.
• Oversee the mobilization and demobilization of air resources as required.
• Ensure proper documentation and tracking of aviation assets.
• Monitor all significant air resource problems and emergencies.
• Promptly report incidents to appropriate personnel.
• Facilitate effective communication channels within the Air Operations Branch.
• Perform duties as assigned during activatio