Field Support Branch Director - OPS - 31902104

Requisition No: 832435 

Agency: Division of Emergency Management

Working Title: Field Support Branch Director - OPS - 31902104

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 31902104 

Salary:  $35.00 hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 07/17/2024 

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Field Support 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 Support Branch Director (SUBD) oversees incident-related resources, supplies, facilities, and ground transportation. The Support Branch Director's expertise ensures seamless logistics and operational support, contributing to effective emergency 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 Support Branch, ensuring it is well-organized and equipped to support incident operations.
• Oversee the ordering and tracking of incident-related resources and supplies, ensuring availability and efficient allocation.
• Manage the setup, maintenance, and demobilization of all incident facilities.
• Ensure effective management of base and camp operations.
• Provide necessary support for out-of-service resources, maintaining readiness for deployment.
• Manage the transportation for personnel, supplies, food, and equipment.
• Coordinate transportation for personnel, supplies, food, and equipment during emergency response.
• Oversee fueling, service, maintenance, and repair of vehicles and other ground support equipment.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure that needed resources are procured, stored, maintained, and utilized effectively.
• 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:

• Understanding of the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), Statewide Mutual Aid Agreements (SMAA), and other mutual aid agreements.
• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and