Strategic Hazard Mitigation Lead

Other; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mitigation Planning Manager at Florida's Division of Emergency Management oversees mitigation planning coordination among local, state, and federal agencies. Based in Tallahassee, the role leads planners, reviews county mitigation plans, and updates the State Hazard Mitigation Plan with expertise in floodplain management.

The position requires strong policy understanding, written and oral communication, and the ability to coordinate multi-government planning efforts.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of emergency management planning concepts, mitigation planning requirements, and floodplain management.
• Knowledge of planning processes including planning teams, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to present reports and make presentations.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple government levels and manage planning efforts relating to specific hazards.

Responsibilities

• Oversees coordination of mitigation planning between local, state, and federal governments within Florida's Division of Emergency Management.
• Manages planners, reviews and approves county Local Mitigation Strategy plans.
• Provides technical assistance on federal mitigation policies.
• Directs updates to the State Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Skills

Emergency management planning

Mitigation planning

Planning processes

Risk assessments

Communication skills

Cross-government coordination

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

The Mitigation Planning Manager at Florida's Division of Emergency Management oversees mitigation planning coordination among local, state, and federal agencies. Based in Tallahassee, the role leads planners, reviews county mitigation plans, and updates the State Hazard Mitigation Plan with expertise in floodplain management.

The position requires strong policy understanding, written and oral communication, and the ability to coordinate multi-government planning efforts.