OPS Field Finance Section Chief

OPS Field Finance Section Chief -

Date:
Jul 20, 2026

Requisition No: 879839

Agency:
Division of Emergency Management

Working Title:

OPS Field Finance Section Chief -

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, and 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 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 Finance Section Chief (FSC) and plays a crucial role in managing financial and administrative aspects during emergency incidents. The FSC oversees a team responsible for personnel time recording, vendor contracts, claims administration, and incident cost analysis. The FSC contributes to the overall success of emergency response efforts by ensuring efficient financial operations and resource utilization. This General Staff level position on Florida’s State All‑Hazards Incident Management Team includes the following duties:

• Supervise and configure the Finance Section with units to support incidents as necessary.
• Manage the performance of all financial, administrative, and cost analysis tasks for an incident.
• Develop the Finance/Administration Section’s operating plan.
• Create, maintain, and transfer section documentation.
• Coordinate with assisting and cooperating agency representatives on finance‑related issues.
• Develop cost projections for agencies supporting an incident.
• Facilitate the procurement of goods and services, including issuance of Purchase Orders and Change Orders.
• Assist with booking travel accommodations and coordinating travel reimbursements for deployed team members.
• Advise the Incident Commander (IC) on financial and administrative matters.
• Coordinate and effectively communicate activities with the State Emergency Response Team.
• Implement priorities and objectives from State Emergency Response Team Command Staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

During activations of the emergency operation center, the employee may be required to work more than 8 hours per day, including nights, weekends, holidays, non‑traditional hours, and travel for extended periods in support of disaster response. The employee must be able to deploy to anywhere in Florida or the United States for up to 28 days at a time. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive.

• Proficiency in financial planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Ability to analyze incident costs and optimize financial resources.
• Experience in maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Knowledge of administrative processes related to emergency management.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with team members, agencies, and stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a…