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Regional Recovery Coordinator-Region 10 - 31001698

Date: May 7, 2025

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Requisition No: 852591

Agency: Division of Emergency Management

Working Title: Regional Recovery Coordinator-Region 10 - 31001698

Pay Plan: CS Exempt (EOG)

Position Number: 31001698

Salary: $57,951.16

Posting Closing Date: 05/20/2025

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Recovery Coordinator - Region 10

Bureau of Recovery

State of Florida Division of Emergency Management

This position serves the following counties:

Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe

The selected candidate must reside in any of the aforementioned counties.

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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

+ Ability to understand, interpret, and apply relevant Florida Administrative Code, Florida Statutes, and Code of Federal Regulations as well as FDEM policies and procedures related to contract/grant development, contract/grant management, and payment processing procedures.

+ Ability to provide technical assistance to state and local governments and other entities on contracts/grants and payments.

+ Ability to monitor grantee compliance with program requirements through review, analysis, and processing of financial and program deliverables including expenditure, budgeting, staffing and progress reports, audits, and requests for payment.

+ Demonstrate ability to manage all aspects of contract/grant management, including preparation of funding agreements, processing of requests for reimbursement, and monitoring project agreements.

+ Knowledge of and ability to apply basic accounting and auditing principles and procedures.

+ Ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written communication.

+ Demonstrate computer software skills and other database/spreadsheet software, including but not limited to Microsoft Office software such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

+ Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret contract/grant programmatic and financial data.

+ Ability to work independently as well as under close supervision in approach to job tasks and assignments.

+ Ability to independently develop timelines and deadlines for multiple projects to successfully complete work accurately and on time.

+ Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.

+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

+ Ability to travel frequently and to work irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays in response to emergency events.

+ Applicant should reside in, or have the ability to relocate to, the region in which this position is identified. Relocation is at the expense of the applicant if selected.

Minimum Qualifications:

+ A minimum of four years’ field experience in Public Administration, Emergency Management, or a related field. A post-secondary degree may be used as an alternative for years of experience on a year-for-year basis..

+ A valid driver’s license.

+ Must reside in Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe counties or have the ability to relocate to any of the aforementioned counties.

Special Notes:

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.

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

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made 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.

Location:

MIAMI, FL, US, 33055 MIAMI, FL, US, 33127 KEY WEST, FL, US, 33040 MIAMI, FL, US, 33150 MIAMI, FL, US, 33176 MIAMI, FL, US, 33131 MIAMI, FL, US, 33145 MIAMI, FL, US, 33101 MIAMI, FL, US, 33184 MARATHON, FL, US, 33050 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33301 MIAMI, FL, US, 33166 MIAMI, FL, US, 33283 MIAMI, FL, US, 33135 MIAMI GARDENS, FL, US, 33169 MIAMI, FL, US, 33126 KEY LARGO, FL, US, 33037 MIAMI, FL, US, 33178 MIAMI, FL, US, 33138 MIAMI, FL, US, 33183 MIAMI, FL, US, 33125 MIAMI, FL, US, 33122 DAVIE, FL, US, 33317 MIAMI, FL, US, 33142 FT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33316 FT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33311 MIAMI, FL, US, 33172 MIAMI, FL, US, 33194 FT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33304 MIAMI, FL, US, 33186 MIAMI, FL, US, 33181 MIAMI, FL, US, 33134 MIAMI, FL, US, 33144 MIAMI BEACH, FL, US, 33139 MIAMI, FL, US, 33147 KEY WEST, FL, US, 33041 MIAMI, FL, US, 33160 DAVIE, FL, US, 33314 MIAMI, FL, US, 33173 MIAMI, FL, US, 33132 MIAMI, FL, US, 33128 MIAMI, FL, US, 33161 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33315 FT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33309 MIAMI, FL, US, 33137 MIAMI BEACH, FL, US, 33162 MIAMI, FL, US, 33256 MIAMI, FL, US, 33136 MIAMI LAKES, FL, US, 33016 MIAMI, FL, US, 33175 MIAMI, FL, US, 33130 MIAMI, FL, US, 33157 MIAMI, FL, US, 33155 MIAMI GARDENS, FL, US, 33056 MIAMI, FL, US, 33177 MIAMI, FL, US, 33199 MIAMI, FL, US, 33162 DAVIE, FL, US, 33325 MIAMI BEACH, FL, US, 33141 MIAMI, FL, US, 33189 MIAMI, FL, US, 33169 MIAMI, FL, US, 33165 MIAMI, FL, US, 33174 FT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33314

Nearest Major Market:Miami