Continuity Program Manager

Position Overview and Responsibilities

This position serves as the Continuity Program Manager, housed within the Bureau of Response’s Planning Section. The incumbent will be responsible for managing the Continuity Program, providing guidance to stakeholders, ensuring compliance of executive agencies with Florida Statute 252.365 and updating the State of Florida Continuity of Government Plan.

• Oversee and coordinate continuity planning efforts with state agencies, county governments, municipal jurisdictions, and partner organizations to ensure effective Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Continuity of Government (COG) programs.
• Review and evaluate COOP and COG plans, proposals, and related documentation to assess operational readiness and potential impacts as well as compliance with established standards and regulatory requirements.
• Design and deliver COOP and COG training programs for local governments, state agencies, and partner organizations.
• Develop training standards, instructional materials, and best practice guidelines.
• Provide expert technical guidance to local, state, and private sector entities on continuity planning and developing and enhancing their continuity capabilities.
• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the FDEM’s COOP plans and procedures.
• Establish planning standards, analyze organizational requirements, and coordinate plan updates to ensure alignment with current best practices.
• Monitor, research, and analyze proposed legislation affecting COOP and COG programs, preparing impact assessments and recommendations as needed.
• Support the Planning Section during an activation of the State Emergency Operations Center.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Bureau or Executive Leadership.

In response to emergency events, FDEM employees may be required to work irregular hours, to work more than eight hours per day, to work extended periods (including nights, 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.

• Knowledge of state, local, and federal responsibilities during disasters and the roles of the State Emergency Operations Center.
• Comprehensive knowledge of emergency management planning principles, with specific expertise in Continuity of Operations Planning and/or Business Continuity Planning.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to implement emergency management procedures and operational protocols.
• Proven project management experience with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver quality work products.
• Experience conducting technical reviews and providing constructive feedback on planning documents.
• Knowledge of technical writing and review, government documentation standards, formatting requirements, and style guides.
• Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources and stakeholders into coherent planning products.
• Attention to detail for document review, editing, and quality control.
• Proficiency in using documentation tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite, etc.).
• Ability to facilitate and participate in conferences, workshops, and professional meetings on continuity planning and related emergency management topics.

• A minimum of four years’ experience in emergency management, continuity planning, business continuity, disaster preparedness, or a related field. A post‑secondary education in a related field may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.
• Valid driver’s license.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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