Regional Recovery Coordinator - Region

Regional Recovery Coordinator - Region

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Requisition No: 867695

Agency:
Division of Emergency Management

Working Title:

Regional Recovery Coordinator - Region

Pay Plan: CS Exempt (EOG)

Position Number:

Salary: $55,798.92

Posting Closing Date: 01/20/2026

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Regional Recovery Coordinator - Region 7

Bureau of Recovery

Florida Division of Emergency Management

This Position Serves The Following Counties

Desoto, Hardee, Highlands, Okeechobee, and Polk

The selected candidate must reside in one of the aforementioned counties.

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”.

• Provide technical, fiscal, and grant management assistance to subrecipients as it relates to the required processes and procedures of FEMA’s PA, IA, and HM programs.
• Conduct trainings on Recovery programs as determined necessary.
• Facilitate the accurate sharing and exchange of information between the subrecipient, FDEM staff, and FEMA, creating an environment that promotes open communication and allows for more timely and successful completion of the PA process.
• Respond to disaster‑affected areas to support local emergency management operations, coordinate information sharing, support critical logistics missions, provide policy guidance including FEMA’s PA eligibility criteria, coordinate and conduct damage assessments, and support requests for federal disaster declarations.
• Consult with FDEM and FEMA field staff regarding project issues and effectively communicate recommendations and solutions to subrecipients.
• Coordinate, facilitate, and conduct meetings, trainings, and workshops to provide the information and instruction necessary for the subrecipient to successfully navigate and properly complete all steps in the Florida Public Assistance system (FLPA).
• Conduct outreach regarding IA programs as necessary and assist applicants by providing technical assistance as requested.
• Travel frequently to and maintain a consistent physical presence at the subrecipient’s location, allowing for the subrecipient to have steady access to technical assistance.
• Prepare reports regarding the status of awarded agreements.
• Coordinate and participate in regional meetings, workshops, trainings, and exercises, including instructing Florida Recovery Academy courses.
• Perform other duties.

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 nights, weekends, and holidays), to work at locations other than their official…