Continuity Program Manager - 31001570

Requisition No:877457

Agency:
Division of Emergency Management

Working Title:

Continuity Program Manager -

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”.

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, proving guidance to stakeholders, ensuring compliance of executive agencies with Florida Statute 252.365 and updating the State of Florida Continuity of Government Plan.

The duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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…