OPS Deputy State Individual Assistance Officer - 31902108

Requisition No: 865324 

Agency: Division of Emergency Management

Working Title: OPS Deputy State Individual Assistance Officer - 31902108

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 31902108 

Salary:  $40.00/Hour 

Posting Closing Date: 11/28/2025 

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OPS Deputy State Individual Assistance Officer

 Bureau of Recovery 

Florida Division of Emergency Management

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

 

The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) 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. 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-hour 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 is a professional position 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. Specific 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 requireme