Programmatic Reviewer - 31001814

Requisition No: 818724 

Agency: Division of Emergency Management

Working Title: Programmatic Reviewer - 31001814

 Pay Plan: CS Exempt (EOG)

Position Number: 31001814 

Salary:  $49,920.00 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 12/20/2023 

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Programmatic Reviewer

Bureau of Preparedness

State of Florida Division of Emergency Management

This position is located in Tallahassee, Florida

 

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:

This position plans, evaluates, and reviews work; where the incumbent will programmatically assist Grant Managers review of local governments, non-and counties relating to the receipt and use of federal and state emergency management grant funding under the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) and Emergency Management Preparedness Assistance Grant (EMPA) to assure the completion of activities specified in the contracts awarded by the Division.

• Responsible for enforcing the performance of an agreement’s terms and conditions by acting as a liaison with the recipient or subrecipient through verbal, written, and on-site communication.
• Evaluate compliance of program requirements by reviewing sub-recipient grant agreements, scopes of work, and deliverables; review budget detailed worksheets, financial and performance progress reports, staffing detail reports, and requests for payment to ensure accuracy, completeness, and transparency with applicable rules, regulations, and program criteria and objectives.
• Review and process sub-recipients grant agreement close-out reports.
• Assist with reviewing and updating the Domestic Security Grants Handbook which includes grants and programmatic criteria as well as relevant rules and regulations.
• Conduct sub-recipient risk assessments, and desk and/or on-site monitoring of specified grantee projects or programs to ensure compliance with audit and inspection reports.
• Participate in conferences, meetings, workshops, and training opportunities relevant to the assigned areas of functional responsibility.
• Perform assigned duties during Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activation in support of emergency response and recovery efforts.
• Perform travel and other related work as required.
• Provide operational support during emergencies as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to manage contracts and grants in accordance with established guidelines.
• Knowledge, skill, and ability to apply federal and state hazardous materials program requirements in accordance with established rules, regulations, and legislation.
• Skill and ability to implement and coordinate assignments and work well with others.
• Ability to provide technical assistance to government, industry, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing as well as prioritize, perform multiple tasks, and maintain an organized workspace.
• Knowledge