Job Description

Requisition No: 871082 

Agency: Financial Services

Working Title: EMERGENCY MANAGER II (PENDING RECLASSIFICATION)-43001461

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 43001461 

Salary: $47,668.01 - $105,882.12 

Posting Closing Date: 04/14/2026 

Total Compensation Estimator 

*****OPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY*****

CLASS TITLE: EMERGENCY MANAGER II—PENDING RECLASSIFICATION)

DIVISION: STATE FIRE MARSHAL

BUREAU: DIRECTOR’S OFFICE

CITY: TALLAHASSEE

COUNTY: LEON

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
• Generous vacation and sick leave

• Nine (9) paid holidays a year One (1) Personal Holiday each year
• Career advancement opportunities
• Tuition waiver for public college courses
• Training opportunities
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (if eligible)

For a more complete list of benefits, visit 

SPECIAL NOTES:

High School diploma or equivalent is required.

Additional requirements:

• Five (5) years of Emergency Management or Emergency Response experience.
• Five (5) years of documented deployments/activations to an emergency operations center since 2021.
• Experience in emergency management, fire science, or related safety field.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Certified contract manager within 18 months of employment.

Preferences:

• ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800 at time of employment.
• Supervisory experience, contract management experience, and ESF 4/9 emergency operations experience. 
• Experience with the FFCA State Emergency Response Plan.
• Familiarity with the Florida Domestic Security design and processes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
• Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Law and Government — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
• Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

• Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
• Originality — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

The salary range for this position is $47,668.01 to $105,882.12 and will be based upon experience.

Employees of the Department of Financial Services are paid on a monthly pay cycle.

Some travel is required.

This position requires a security background check, including fingerprint as a condition of employment.

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES :

Supervision and Leadership

The Emergency Manager II provides direct supervision and leadership to assigned staff. This includes planning and directing work assignments, setting clear expectations, evaluating performance, and ensuring staff are trained, supported, and performing effectively. The supervisor is responsible for communicating with, motivating, and developing employees while exercising authority to hire, assign, reward, discipline, or recommend personnel actions.

Emergency Response and ESF 4/9 Coordination

This position oversees Emergency Support Functions (ESF) 4 and 9 in alignment with the State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. As a member of the State Emergency Response Team (SERT), the supervisor is on-call for emergency deployment under Chapter 633, Florida Statutes, and may respond to the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) or disaster-impacted locations for extended durations, including in hazardous or hostile environments. The supervisor may serve as the Alternate Emergency Coordinating Officer or fill another command role within the Incident Management System. Responsibilities include coordinating with partners such as the Division of Emergency Management, Department of Health, and Florida Forest Service to develop procedures, manage response data systems, monitor real-time incidents, and support operational training.

Domestic Security and Specialized Response Program Oversight

The supervisor leads coordination efforts for domestic security and homeland security initiatives. This includes support and oversight for specialized response teams such as Urban Search and Rescue (USAR), Hazardous Materials/WMD, and Technical Rescue. The role involves working with local, state, and federal partners to ensure alignment with statewide preparedness strategies and compliance with applicable regulations, grants, and operational standards. The supervisor also contributes to strategic planning and capability development across domestic security functions.

Budget, Contract, and Resource Management

This position is responsible for developing and monitoring program budgets, preparing funding requests, and overseeing expenditures to ensure efficient use of resources. The supervisor also manages vendor and interagency agreements critical to maintaining operational readiness, including contracts supporting emergency response teams and resource deployments.

Policy, Reporting, and Representation

The supervisor prepares reports, delivers presentations, and participates in policy and legislative discussions that impact emergency management operations. This includes studying relevant laws and regulations, contributing to policy and procedural updates, and representing the Division at meetings, exercises, planning sessions, and workgroups at the local, state, and federal level.

Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

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.

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