Regional Recovery Coordinator-Region 10 - 31001698

Regional Recovery Coordinator-Region 10

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. The 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-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 : The Recovery Regional Coordinator for Region 10 serves the following counties : Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe. As the Region 10 Regional Recovery Coordinator specializing in Recovery and Mitigation related activities, you will provide technical, fiscal, and grant management assistance to applicants and subrecipients as required by the processes and procedures of Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Public Assistance, Individual Assistance, and Hazard Mitigation programs. In addition, you will conduct trainings on Recovery programs as needed by the counties you serve. The duties for this position include :

• Provide technical, fiscal, and grant management assistance to subrecipients as it relates to the required processes and procedures of FEMA's Public Assistance, Individual Assistance, and Hazard Mitigation programs. This would include conducting trainings on Recovery programs as determined necessary.
• Facilitate the accurate sharing and exchange of information between the subrecipient, FDEM staff, and FEMA, creating an environment that promotes open communication and allows for more timely and successful completion of the PA process.
• Respond to disaster-affected areas to support local emergency management operations, coordinate information sharing, support critical logistics missions, provide policy guidance including FEMA Public Assistance eligibility criteria, coordinate and conduct damage assessments, and support requests for federal disaster declarations.
• Consult with FDEM and FEMA field staff regarding project issues and effectively communicate recommendations and solutions to subrecipients.
• Coordinate, facilitate, and conduct meetings, trainings, and workshops to provide the information and instruction necessary for the subrecipient to successfully navigate and properly complete all steps in the Florida Public Assistance system.
• Conduct outreach regarding Individual Assistance programs as necessary and assist applicants by providing technical assistance as requested.
• Frequent travel to and maintain a consistent physical presence at the subrecipient's location, allowing for the subrecipient to have steady access to technical assistance.
• Prepare reports, as necessary, regarding the status of awarded agreements.
• Coordinate and participate in regional meetings, workshops, trainings, and exercises, including instructing Florida Recovery Academy courses.
• Perform other duties as assigned by bureau management and travel as required, to include assisting in disaster duties related to presidentially declared and non-declared disaster events.

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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.