OPS Recovery Syst & Planning Team Lead - 31902279

Requisition No: 880129 

Agency: Division of Emergency Management

Working Title: OPS Recovery Syst & Planning Team Lead - 31902279

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 31902279 

Salary:  $37.00/Hour 

Posting Closing Date: 08/06/2026 

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Recovery Systems & Planning Team Lead - OPS

Bureau of Recovery

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 the Recovery Systems & Planning Team Lead, in support of the Bureau of Recovery. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating and executing projects that enhance automation, streamline operational workflows, and strengthen data visualization capabilities within the bureau. This role ensures the successful delivery of high‑quality system improvements and analytical products that enable informed decision‑making, improved program oversight, and increased operational efficiency. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Map and periodically update the bureau’s business processes.
• Develop and complete special projects.
• Perform in depth studies/conduct subject matter analysis.
• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of automated coding solutions to streamline bureau workflows and improve data accuracy.
• Oversee creation, modernization, and governance of Power BI dashboards that support recovery operations, grant oversight, and executive decision‑making.
• Coordinate with bureau stakeholders to identify reporting, automation, and visualization needs, translating them into system enhancements and data‑driven solutions.
• Ensure all analytical products, dashboards, and coding tools adhere to standards for accuracy, security, accessibility, and documentation.
• Manage timelines, deliverables, and technical documentation for bureau‑wide reporting and automation initiatives.
• Provide training, guidance, and technical support to team members and end users on new dashboards, data systems, and automation tools.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and methods to support continuous improvement in coding, automation, and data visualization capabilities.
• Assist in managing recovery grant platforms.
• Staff the SEOC, Disaster Recovery Centers, Recovery Coordination Center, and/or other state or regional facilities activated in response to an emergency. Staffing responsibilities may include deployment around the state pre- and/or post-disaster.
• Attend conferences, meetings, workshops, and other engagements related to Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, and Disaster Recovery.
• Perform other duties as assigned, to include disaster duties and travel in response to presidentially declared and non-declared disasters. 

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:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of data management, automation practices, dashboard development, and analytics used throughout the bureau.
• Knowledge of project planning, documentation, system requirements gathering, and cross‑unit coordination.
• Skill in Power BI development, including data modeling, DAX measures, visualization design, and dashboard maintenance.
• Skill in coding and automation, including writing and maintaining Python scripts for data processing, quality checks, and workflow automation.
• Skill in evaluating workflow efficiency, designing system improvements, and implementing automated solutions.
• Skill in communicating technical concepts clearly to users, leadership, and partners across the bureau.
• Skill in technical writing for queries, reports, procedures, presentations, and system documentation.
• Ability to support team activities by offering guidance, sharing expertise, and helping staff troubleshoot issues.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with bureau staff, leadership, and external stakeholders on projects and system enhancements.
• Ability to analyze complex datasets, identify trends, and convert information into operational insights and decision support.
• Ability to independently manage technical tasks, project components, coding solutions, and dashboard updates.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and adjust to changing operational needs.
• Ability to conduct training, demonstrations, and user support sessions for systems, dashboards, and data tools.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, composure, and sound judgment during high‑tempo recovery operations and emergency events.
• Ability to conduct independent research.
• Ability to ensure documentation, reporting, and process tracking remain accurate, organized, and accessible.
• Ability to oversee system checks and validation tasks such as user access audits and automated report scheduling.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies, bureau needs, and evolving system requirements.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to travel overnight and to work non-traditional hours during emergency events and assume disaster related duties, as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A valid driver’s license.
• A minimum of one year experience providing leadership, team coordination, or serving in a lead/support‑lead capacity within an operational, technical, or analytical environment.
• A minimum of two years’ experience working with Power BI, including building dashboards, developing DAX measures, and maintaining data models.
• A minimum of two years’ experience with coding or automation, such as Python, data processing, reporting, workflow automation, or system enhancements.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) with the ability to learn and navigate division enterprise business systems.

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.