Director of Emergency Operations

Requisition No:870650

Agency:
Military Affairs

Working Title:

Director of Emergency Operations -

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number:

Salary:
Up to $130,000

Posting Closing Date: 03/20/2026

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.

• 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

• New employees of the Florida State Guard will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• New employees of the Florida State Guard are required to participate in a direct deposit/electronic transfer program.
• The Florida State Guard is paid on a monthly basis.
• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Direct, mentor, and evaluate senior operational staff and unit leaders.
• Oversee recruitment, retention, and development programs for operational personnel.
• Promote a culture of safety, discipline, accountability, and mission-focused performance.

• Develop operational policies, standard operating procedures, and guidelines in line with state regulations and best practices.
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including military and emergency management regulations.
• Prepare and present operational reports, briefings, and recommendations to the Commanding Officer and relevant stakeholders.

• Collaborate with the Finance Officer to allocate resources efficiently to operational units and programs.
• Oversee procurement, logistics, and inventory management to ensure readiness and mission capability.
• Identify and implement cost-saving measures without compromising operational effectiveness.

• Knowledge of emergency management principles, incident command systems (ICS/NIMS), and disaster response operations.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws, policies, and regulations governing state defense forces and emergency operations.
• Knowledge of operational planning processes, including contingency planning, risk assessment, and mission analysis.
• Knowledge of logistics, personnel management, and resource allocation in operational environments.
• Knowledge of interagency coordination, including working with local, state,…