OPS Logistics Contractual Specialist - 31902086

Requisition No: 880486 

Agency: Division of Emergency Management

Working Title: OPS Logistics Contractual Specialist - 31902086

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 31902086 

Salary:  $31.00/Hour 

Posting Closing Date: 08/13/2026 

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Logistics Contract & Vendor Specialist - OPS 

Bureau of Response

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”.

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This position serves as an OPS Logistics Contract & Vendor Specialist in the Contract & Assets Management Unit within the Bureau of Response and is responsible for coordinating emergency contracts for the Bureau and SERT, to include agreements and proposals related to the Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement (SMAA) and the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC). Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate with project managers, the Office of General Counsel, the Bureau of Financial Management, Office of Procurement, and other partners on all aspects of contract management, including but not limited to contract conceptualization, solicitation preparation, scope of work collaboration and composition, contract evaluation and award, contract administration, contract termination, and contract closeout.
• Review and analyze vendor proposals, contracts, agreements, leases, timesheets, spreadsheets, and other documentation related to contractual work as correlated with pre-emergency and emergency procurements.
• Coordinate the performance of competitively procured “pre-emergency” logistics contracts and new emergency procurements in support of emergency response operations during emergencies and disasters.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of contracts and agreements for compliance with statutes, rules, and procedures.
• Facilitate professional development by conducting and participating in training sessions for internal and external customers to enhance the bureau’s contracting and agreement processes.
• Compile statistical data and provide reports on contracts, amendments, and all agreement activities.
• Facilitate the completion of Resource Support Agreements (RSAs) with state and local stakeholders related to the SMAA and EMAC.
• Facilitate the reimbursement for mutual aid activities to local governments, state agencies, EMAC assisting states, and the federal government.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

In response to emergency events, FDEM 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge in federal and state of Florida acquisition laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to the acquisition of commodities and services and contract administration of complex systems.
• Skilled at collaborating with others to monitor and manage contracts, scrutinize contractor performance, and measure quality and compliance within contract terms and conditions.
• Ability to apply procurement, acquisition, and contracting statutes, rules, and policies to advise on executing pre-award and post-award acquisition functions involving emergency response acquisition and contract activities.
• Knowledge of contract administration and management best practices.
• Skilled in writing and reviewing documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally.
• Skill in collecting, reviewing, and summarizing information with computer software.
• Intermediate to advanced skill sets in MS Office software (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint) as well as the ability to learn new digital programs.
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to work extended hours (including nights, weekends, and holidays) during emergency activation and be able and willing to be deployed up to 14 days in response to disasters, with limited advance notice.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of four years’ experience in Finance, Accounting, Contractual Management, or other related fields. A post-secondary degree from an accredited institution in any of the before mentioned fields may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) certification or have the ability and willingness to obtain within the first 12 months of employment.

Special Notes:

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

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 and 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 the Human Resources Office 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 8 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.

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.