OPS Audit Director

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Requisition No: 868943

Agency:
Division of Emergency Management

Working Title:

OPS Audit Director -

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”.

The Audit Director is a highly responsible position that assists the Inspector General with the day-to-day administration of the OIG’s Audit Section. The incumbent is responsible for supervising, performing, and reporting on audits, reviews, special projects, and investigations in accordance with § 20.055, F.S. This is an Other Personal Services (OPS) position that reports directly to the Inspector General.

• Supervise and perform all aspects of audits and reviews of FDEM programs and operations, from planning through fieldwork and reporting. These engagements may be financial or operational in nature, and may include evaluation of effectiveness and compliance with law/agency directives.
• Perform or assist in inquiries and investigations of complaints of misconduct or violation of law/agency directives made against FDEM staff or for which the OIG has jurisdiction. Oversee the complaint intake process as delegated by the Inspector General.
• Prepare written reports on results of audits, reviews, and investigations, making recommendations for FDEM management, where appropriate. Meet with management and officials of public and private entities to discuss findings and recommendations.
• Supervise and perform follow-up reviews to assess status of corrective action on findings related to FDEM programs and operations.
• Develop long‑term and annual work plans based on the results of periodic risk assessments of FDEM programs and operations. Prepare annual reports summarizing the activities of the OIG during the preceding fiscal year.
• Advise in the development of performance measures, standards, and procedures for the evaluation of FDEM programs; and assess the reliability and validity of the information provided by FDEM on performance measures and standards, and make recommendations for improvement, if necessary.
• Maintain or assist in the maintenance of the OIG’s quality assurance and improvement program, including ongoing monitoring, periodic self‑assessments, and external reviews of the OIG’s audit function; and continued accreditation through the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation, Inc. (CFA) for the OIG’s investigation’s function. Serve as the OIG’s CFA Accreditation Manager as necessary.
• Attend and participate in an advisory role, in…