DISTRICT EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST - 55009199 Date: Feb 11, 2025 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce\_operations/human\_resource\_management/for\_job\_applicants/e\_verify) . Requisition No: 845395 Agency: Department of Transportation Working Title: DISTRICT EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST - 55009199 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 55009199 Salary: $64,848.69 - $83,921.84 Posting Closing Date: 02/25/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) State of Florida Department of Transportation Job Posting Description 210 / Maintenance Engineer Open Competitive Career Service Contact Person: Leslie Whiddon Contact Phone Number: (386) 961-7544 Contact Email Address:Leslie.Whiddon@dot.state.fl.us Anticipated Bi-Weekly Hiring Salary: $ 2,934.33 Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: + Health insurance (over 90% employer paid) + $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid) + Dental, vision and supplemental insurances + State of Florida retirement package + 10 paid holidays a year + Generous vacation and sick leave + Career advancement opportunities + Tuition waiver for public college courses + Training opportunities + Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system! For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/ SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You may be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office located at 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, or call (850) 414-5300 for assistance. POSITION DESCRIPTION: Performs independent and complex administrative work for the coordination and operation of District Emergency Operations. Coordinates and monitors the District’s emergency preparation and recovery activities of the District Two Emergency Operations Center (DEOC) and staffing involved in the operations of the Center. Develop and implement staffing rosters, DEOC activation and deactivation sequences, and DEOC standard operating procedures. Coordinates communications between the DEOC, Central Office Command Center (COCC). The incumbent will use analysis of survey reports, aerial photography, topographical and geologic data, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Standard Index, FDOT Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges and other technical engineering resources to accomplish these tasks. Maintains, updates, and distributes the annual District Two Emergency Management Plan. Identifies and coordinates needs, resources, and responses among the various District Offices, Departments and Cost Centers. Coordinates planning and debriefing with Area Incident Management Teams to ensure the best management practices are used in managing all roadway incidents within the District. Monitors and coordinates responses to all emergencies within the District; examples of these emergencies include hazardous material spills; tornadoes; sinkholes; hurricanes; floods; wildfires; bomb threats; road closures; terrorism related events; and other similar natural and man-made disasters that adversely impact the public. Evaluates and coordinates activities related to emergency contracts; Assist in preparation of documentation for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reimbursements. Prepares documents and assists with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recovery costs reimbursements for District Two and Local Governments. Process vendor invoices. Utilize technical engineering knowledge and skills to develop conclusions and recommendations following an emergency event as to the extent of damage and integrity of infrastructure from acquired data. Incumbent has an Emergency Purchasing Card which allows a single purchase exceeding the threshold amount of $35,000 provided for in Section 287.017, F.S., for Category One; Incumbent has financial disclosure responsibility in accordance with Section 112.3145, F.S. Coordinates with District Training and Development Office to schedule, organize and track completion of identified training requirements and other assigned mandatory training for Emergency Management (EM) designated personnel. Schedules and coordinates meetings with District Senior Management and designated Operations Staff. Prior to start of hurricane season, organize and set-up Section Team Leader meetings to update and review Roles of Responsibility, as they apply to EM Organization and Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plans. Attend local government training sessions related to EM Operations. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: + Knowledge of Emergency Management practices and procedures. + Knowledge of the National Incident Management System (NIMS). + Knowledge of State of Florida Transportation Comprehensive Emergency Plans (CEMP). + Knowledge of District Two Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP). + Knowledge of contract administration and funds management. + Knowledge of disaster preparation and recovery. + Knowledge of applying management and leadership practices. + Knowledge of problem-solving techniques. + Skilled in translating and disseminating technical information. + Skilled in working independently. + Skilled in leading, managing and working with diverse groups of people. + Skilled in using computers and related software applications. + Skilled in oral and written communication, public speaking, presentations, and training to all types of audiences. + Skilled in organizing and coordinating work assignments. + Ability to interpret and apply appropriate engineering standards to resolve complex operational and emergency issues. + Ability to assume a leadership role and encourage the teamwork approach and concepts. + Ability to work with internal and external customers in a courteous and tactful manner. + Ability to interpret and apply state and federal policies, guidelines, regulations, and procedures relating to emergency management. + Ability to work outdoors (standing, walking, and bending) in a variety of weather conditions, on various terrains, and at various heights for extended periods of time. + Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. REQUIRED LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION: Within a 12 month period, incumbent must obtain and maintain certifications identified under the National Response Plan; National Incident Management System (NIMS) Courses, as available, ICS-100 through IS-706; Acquire a general knowledge of provisions under Florida Statute 252; and the Department Directives as part of assigned emergency operations coordination responsibilities. OTHER JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS: Participates in developing initiatives to improve efficiency and effectiveness in support of District Maintenance Business Plan. Utilizes Business Plans as an integral part of daily work activities. During periods of emergency and/or disaster recovery upon request by appropriate authority, may be required to travel to perform other assigned work for extended or evening work hours, including weekends; or respond for the welfare of the public under declared emergency conditions; overnight travel may be required for statewide meetings, training, conferences, or seminars. This position will be required to respond before, during, and following emergency situations. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A High School Diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency. As a CANDIDATE, you may be required to provide documentation (i.e. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY, college transcripts, ETC.) to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications. THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES THE SERVICE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY AND SUPPORTS THE HIRING OF RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY SPOUSES. If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice, requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708. 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. VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Location: JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32204 Nearest Major Market:Jacksonville