Mitigation Planning Manager - SES - 31001406

Requisition No: 885784 

Agency: Division of Emergency Management

Working Title: Mitigation Planning Manager - SES - 31001406

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 31001406 

Salary: $65,561.04 

Posting Closing Date: 10/30/2026 

Total Compensation Estimator 

• Mitigation Planning Manager

Bureau of Mitigation

State of 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, the FDEM manages the State Watch Office; the 24-hours 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 provides management and oversight of the coordination between local, state, and federal levels of government and other entities by providing technical assistance on mitigation policies contained within the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act) and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 44 affecting the State Hazard Mitigation Plan (SHMP) and the Local Mitigation Strategies (LMS). Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as a liaison to counties and Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) Working Groups and coordinators regarding mitigation topics and manage planners who serve as liaisons in this capacity.
• Review and approve County LMS plans per federal and state requirements (44 CFR Part 201.6 and F.A.C. 27P-22) and manage the review and approval process.
• Provide technical assistance to counties when necessary to ensure LMS plans are compliant. Technical assistance includes developing planning processes, identifying risks and vulnerabilities; developing mitigation strategies; ensuring plan evaluation and maintenance; setting goals and objectives to reduce risks identified; and providing assistance to various agencies to complete adoption process. This also includes training planners on these topics.
• Ensure counties remain in compliance with F.A.C. 27P-22 by submitting annual LMS updates and record compliance documentation.
• Assist in providing mitigation trainings and presentations and ensure planners are adequately prepared to provide trainings themselves.
• Develop resources to increase stakeholder knowledge of mitigation concepts, including planning, grants, and floodplain management, including but not limited to one-pagers, training courses, presentations, interactive outreach, social media content, etc.
• Review county Comprehensive Emergency Management Plans (CEMP) to ensure mitigation planning requirements are met.
• Review Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) grant applications to ensure mitigation planning requirements are met.
• Direct and manage the annual and five-year updates to the Florida Enhanced State Hazard Mitigation Plan, including the risk assessment and mitigation strategy.
• Coordinate and present at quarterly statewide mitigation coordination group meetings.
• Coordinate, lead, and/or assist with sub-committees and task forces of the quarterly statewide mitigation coordination group.
• Assist Bureau Coordinator who develops and publishes quarterly mitigation newsletter.
• Coordinate as co-lead with US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) the Florida Silver Jackets team and associated non-structural floodplain management projects.
• Manage various planning efforts relating to specific hazards, such as flooding and wildfire.
• Assist Bureau Chief and/or State Hazard Mitigation Officer with bureau coordination efforts.
• Serve as a planner in Emergency Support Function (ESF) 5 and/or Planning Section during State Emergency Operations Center Activations. Tasks may include information collection and dissemination.
• Coordinate with the State Hazard Mitigation Officer to staff a Joint Field Office post-disaster. Tasks may include mitigation planning, logistics, and coordination.
• 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 of emergency management planning concepts, mitigation planning requirements, mitigation grant opportunities, and floodplain management.
• Knowledge of planning processes including planning teams, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as well as Outlook Email.
• Strong communication skills, including written and oral communication skills, as well as the ability to present reports and make presentations before groups, organizations, and other staff members.
• Ability to coordinate and provide customer service to state and county planners and mitigation practitioners.
• Ability to understand and apply federal and state rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to evaluate plans against federal and state planning requirements and effectively communicate determinations.
• Ability to provide technical assistance through recommendations to ensure plans meet federal and state criteria.
• Ability to work under various circumstances, such as independently, with other planners, in a group, and under close supervision.
• Ability to be flexible in approach to job tasks and assignments.
• Ability to travel to attend county and regional meetings, conduct trainings and presentations, or facilitate meetings.
• Ability to travel and work non-traditional work hours as necessary and during emergency events and assume disaster related duties as directed.
• Ability to manage and supervise several projects at once.
• Ability to manage and supervise employees.

Minimum Qualifications:

• One to three years planning experience.
• Experience managing or supervising employees is preferred.

Special Notes:

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

The Division of Emergency Management is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. The Division appreciates the service and sacrifices made by veterans and their family members. Further, FDEM recognizes the immeasurable value veterans bring to the workplace and is committed to increasing the number of veterans that serve in its workforce.

The Division of Emergency Management 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 View phone number on us.fitly.work. FDEM requests applicants notify HR 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 the Division of Emergency Management 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, Division of Emergency Management 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.

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 View phone number on us.fitly.work). 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.