Infrastructure Program Manager - SES - 31001044

Requisition No: 851379 

Agency: Division of Emergency Management

Working Title: Infrastructure Program Manager - SES - 31001044

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 31001044 

Salary:  $75,553.56 

Posting Closing Date: 05/01/2025 

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Infrastructure Program Manager

Bureau of Response / Infrastructure Section
State of 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 (SWO); 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:
This position serves as the programmatic lead and manager for the Infrastructure Section within the Bureau of Response and as Branch Director during activations at the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) in Tallahassee, Florida, coordinating with state and federal partner agencies. 

The roles and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Provide direct oversight of the Infrastructure Grants Unit, Shelter Survey Unit, and the Emergency Fuels Unit within the Infrastructure Section.
• Organize and coordinate programs aimed at the improvement of resiliency to critical infrastructure systems statewide in a manner consistent with the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
• Develop and maintain the Infrastructure Section strategic plan, tasks, reports, work assignments, and resources to include the development of scopes of work for disaster-related repairs, reconstruction, and construction of infrastructure and/or public facilities at the state level.
• Assist in providing technical assistance on engineering and construction related policies, procedures, and principles to stakeholders.
• Plan, manage, and coordinate FDEM’s statewide survey of public hurricane evacuation shelters, as directed by Florida Statutes Section 252.385 and the creation of the annual Shelter Retrofit Report and biennial Statewide Emergency Shelter Plan.
• Ensure the continued advancement of Florida’s Emergency Fuel Program to ensure the coordination of fuel response plans, contracts, partnerships, and any tasks delegated by Florida Statutes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated higher level computer software skills and other database/spreadsheet software, including but not limited to Microsoft Office software such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of the state and federal regulations/codes/acts as it relates to grant funding.
• Knowledge and demonstrated ability to implement operational emergency management procedures.  
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects, tasks, and priorities.  
• Knowledge of policies and practices involved in the management of assigned personnel. 
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, motivate, develop, and direct people. 
• Demonstrated skill in exercising good judgment in emergency/critical situations and ability to make decisions quickly.
• Knowledge of state, local, and federal responsibilities during disasters. 
• Ability to learn and utilize a digital grant management system.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing. 
• Ability to work non-traditional hours during emergency events. 
• Ability to operate a personal computer including word processing software.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of two years’ experience in a supervisory/manager role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of six years’ field experience in Architecture, Engineering, 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, up to four years.
• Experience in emergency management.

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 Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. FDEM 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.

FDEM 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 FDEM 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, FDEM employees may be required to work irregular hours, to work more than eight 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.