Mitigation Planner - 31001597 Date: Apr 16, 2024 Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforceoperations/humanresourcemanagement/forjobapplicants/everify) .Requisition No: 827422 Agency: Division of Emergency ManagementWorking Title: Mitigation Planner - 31001597Pay Plan: CS Exempt (EOG)Position Number: 31001597 Salary: $50,667.60 annually Posting Closing Date: 05/01/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) Mitigation Planner Bureau of Mitigation State of Florida Division of Emergency Management This position is located in Tallahassee, FL 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 serves as a Mitigation Planner and is a liaison to counties and Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) Working Groups and coordinators regarding mitigation topics. The duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Review and approve County LMS plans per federal and state requirements (44 CFR Part 201.6 and F.A.C. 27P-22) and ensure counties remain compliant with F.A.C. 27P-22 by submitting annual LMS updates.
Provide technical assistance to counties when necessary to ensure LMS plans are compliant. Technical assistance includes: developing planning processes, identifying risks and vulnerabilities, developing mitigation strategies, ensuring plan evaluation and maintenance, setting goals and objectives to reduce risks identified, and providing assistance to various agencies to complete adoption process.
Assist in providing mitigation trainings and presentations.
Review county Comprehensive Emergency Management Plans (CEMP) to ensure mitigation planning requirements are met.
Review Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) grant applications to ensure mitigation planning requirements are met.
Assist with annual and five-year updates to the Florida Enhanced State Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Assist with coordinating and presenting at quarterly statewide mitigation workgroup meetings and coordinate, lead, and/or assist with workgroup sub-committees and task forces.
Assist with publishing the quarterly mitigation newsletter.
Assist with various planning efforts relating to specific hazards, such as flooding and wildfire.
Serve as a planner in Emergency Support Function (ESF) 5 and/or Planning Section during State Emergency Operations Center Activations. Tasks may include information collection and dissemination.
Serve as a planner in the Mitigation Section at a Joint Field Office post-disaster. Tasks may include mitigation planning and coordination.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of emergency management planning concepts, mitigation planning requirements, mitigation grant opportunities, and floodplain management.
Knowledge of planning processes including planning teams, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Email.
Strong communication skills, including written and oral communication skills, as well as the ability to present reports and make presentations before groups, organizations, and other staff members.
Ability to coordinate and provide customer service to state and county planners and mitigation practitioners.
Ability to understand and apply federal and state rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to evaluate plans against federal and state planning requirements and effectively communicate determinations.
Ability to provide technical assistance through recommendations to ensure plans meet federal and state criteria.
Ability to work under various circumstances, such as independently, with other planners, in a group, and under close supervision.
Ability to be flexible in approach to job tasks and assignments.
Ability to occasionally travel to conduct training and presentations.
Ability to travel and work non-traditional work hours as necessary and during emergency events and assume disaster related duties as directed.
Preferred Qualifications:
One to three years of planning experience.
Special Notes:
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
The Division of Emergency Management is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. The Division appreciates the service and sacrifices made by veterans and their family members. Further, FDEM recognizes the immeasurable value veterans bring to the workplace and is committed to increasing the number of veterans that serve in its workforce.
The Division of Emergency Management is committed to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes. An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the FDEM Human Resources Office at (850) 815-4177. FDEM requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.
The State of Florida and the Division of Emergency Management participate in E-Verify. This federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
In response to emergency events, Division of Emergency Management employees may be required to work irregular hours, to work more than 8 hours per day, to work extended periods (including weekends and holidays), to work at locations other than their official headquarters, and to perform duties in addition to those outlined in the employee’s position description. Employees must be able to deploy to emergency sites with limited advance notice.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee