Operations Officer - 31001462

Requisition No: 887065 

Agency: Division of Emergency Management

Working Title: Operations Officer - 31001462

 Pay Plan: CS Exempt (EOG)

Position Number: 31001462 

Salary:  $40,911.96 

Posting Closing Date: 11/12/2026 

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Operations Officer

Bureau of Response

Florida Division of Emergency Management

This position is located in Tallahassee, Florida

The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) leads the state’s preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts for natural and man-made disasters. Working closely with federal, state, and local partners, FDEM coordinates emergency operations, supports resilient communities, and helps safeguard the people of Florida.

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The incumbent serves as the State Watch Office Operations Officer within the Operations Section. This position monitors incidents, emergencies, and events within the State of Florida that could require a State response and ensures the operational readiness of the State Emergency Operations Center. This position is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating information with local, county, state, and federal partners to aid in their response roles. The duties and responsibilities for the position include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Maintain awareness of all natural, technological, and manmade hazards that are impacting or have the potential to impact the State of Florida through the use of data feeds, news broadcasts, social media, and direct reports received by government officials and private citizens.
• Collect and categorize information from external customers using provided questions and standard operating procedures in a timely and professional manner.
• Document incident information in computer-based applications, generate reports, and provide warning and notification to local and state officials.
• Communicate incident information and emergency response actions to local, state, and federal officials using established systems, including telephone, facsimile, interoperable radio, the National Warning System (NAWAS), Satellite phones, Hot Ringdown Telephones, and other converged voice and data networks.
• Conduct tests of Watch Office communications systems and related equipment on a regular basis to ensure operational readiness.
• Assist with administrative and operational matters as necessary to support 24-hour situational awareness, warning operations, and the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC).
• Assist with planning initiatives related to the Operations Section, establishment of policies and procedures related to the State Watch Office (SWO), State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC), and FDEM programs.
• Assist with updates to all Standard Operating Procedures, guides, and job aids related to the State Watch Office.
• Participate in SEOC activations and performs all duties as assigned by the Operations Chief.
• Travel as required and attend conferences, training, meetings, etc. as required.
• Perform other duties as required.

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:

• Basic knowledge of Emergency Management at the local and state level, and/or public safety response functions at the local level.
• Knowledge of Public Safety Communications.
• Basic knowledge of Incident Command System principles.
• Skill in collecting, reviewing, and summarizing information with computer software.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) with the ability to learn and navigate division enterprise business systems.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and perform effectively under stressful conditions for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance.
• Ability to work on a rotating schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to travel, work in a field environment, and work non-traditional hours on a frequent basis, often with short notice and for extended periods during disaster conditions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Special Notes: 

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.

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.