Director of Emergency Operations - 62000466

Requisition No: 870650 

Agency: Military Affairs

Working Title: Director of Emergency Operations - 62000466

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 62000466 

Salary:  Up to $130,000 

Posting Closing Date: 03/20/2026 

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FLORIDA STATE GUARD

*** OPEN COMPETITIVE***

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. on closing date

VACANCY # 62000466

 

WORK LOCATION: Tallahassee, Florida

 

ABOUT THE FLORIDA STATE GUARD (FSG)

The Florida State Guard serves Florida as a cornerstone of statewide crisis and emergency response. The mission of the Florida State Guard is to protect and preserve the life and property of the people of Florida from all threats to public safety through rapid deployment of ground, maritime, and air capabilities in partnership with state and local agencies. The Florida State Guard is a Division of the Florida Department of Military Affairs.

 

OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental, Vision and Supplemental Insurance     
• Retirement Benefits   
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Tuition Waiver for Public College Courses
• Training Opportunities
• For benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. New employees of the Florida State Guard will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
2. New employees of the Florida State Guard are required to participate in a direct deposit/electronic transfer program. 
3. The Florida State Guard is paid on a monthly basis.
4. As a CANDIDATE, you may be required to provide documentation (i.e., High School Diploma or Equivalency, College Transcripts, ETC.) to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications.

 

*NOTE*

To be considered for this position, application must be fully completed, your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process and clearly stated within the employment history.   

 

This is an in-office position located in Tallahassee, FL. Remote and/or Hybrid work is not authorized.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• 10 years of experience working in an emergency management or disaster response operations capacity.
• 5 years of experience working in a leadership position within a federal, state, or medium or large-sized emergency, disaster, humanitarian, or public assistance agency.
• One year of experience managing communications at an executive level.
• Work at the Florida State Guard is cross-functional, meaning duties may cross division/office lines. The Florida State Guard expects this position to provide their skills and expertise wherever needed through work on teams or as directed.
• Minimal travel may be required.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1. Strategic Operations Management

• Develop and implement operational strategies that align with the Florida State Guard’s mission and objectives.
• Oversee planning, execution, and evaluation of training programs, readiness exercises, and emergency response operations.
• Establish performance metrics and ensure accountability across all operational units.

 

2. Emergency Preparedness & Response

• Coordinate state-level emergency response activities in collaboration with the Florida Division of Emergency Management, local authorities, and other relevant agencies.
• Maintain operational readiness for natural disasters, public safety emergencies, and state defense missions.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations regarding emergency management and civil defense operations.

 

3. Leadership & Personnel Management

• Direct, mentor, and evaluate senior operational staff and unit leaders.
• Oversee recruitment, retention, and development programs