State Domestic Operations Officer

Requisition No: 804709

Agency: Military Affairs

Working Title: State Domestic Operations Officer

Position Number: 62000012

Salary: $45,308.75

Posting Closing Date: 10/05/2023

Department of Military Affairs

*** OPEN COMPETITIVE***

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. on closing date

VACANCY # 62000012

WORK LOCATION: Saint Augustine, FL

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS (DMA)

The mission of the Florida Department of Military Affairs is to provide management oversight of the Florida National Guard and provide units and personnel ready to support national security objectives; to protect the public safety of citizens and to contribute to the national, state and community programs that add value to the United States of America and to the State of Florida.

OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental, Vision and Supplemental Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Tuition Waiver for Public College Courses
• Training Opportunities
• For benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. New employees of the Department of Military Affairs will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
2. New employees of the Department of Military Affairs are required to participate in a direct deposit/electronic transfer program.
3. The Department of Military Affairs is paid on a monthly basis.
4. As a CANDIDATE, you may be required to provide documentation (i.e., High School Diploma or Equivalency, College Transcripts, ETC.) to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications.

*NOTE*

To be considered for this position, application must be fully completed, your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process and clearly stated within the employment history.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Homeland Security, Emergency Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Fire Service, Emergency Medical Services, Public Safety or a related field AND Three (3) years of professional experience in Homeland Security, Emergency Management, and Public Safety work emphasizing information technology and disaster preparedness or a related field; OR
• An Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Homeland Security, Emergency Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Fire Service, Emergency Medical Services, Public Safety or a related field AND Five (5) years of professional experience in Homeland Security, Emergency Management, and Public Safety work emphasizing information technology and disaster preparedness or a related field; OR
• A High School Diploma AND Seven (7) years of professional experience in Homeland Security, Emergency Management, and Public Safety work emphasizing information technology and disaster preparedness or a related field

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for leading the coordination, training, and execution of the Current Operations Cell which includes the Joint Force Headquarters, FL, Joint Operations Center (JFHQ-FL JOC) and accomplishment of the four (4) core competencies: Information/Knowledge Management, Mission/Task assignment tracking, SA, and Historical Documentation. Provides situational and operational updates to JOC branch chiefs, Deputy J3 and Director J2/J3 DOMS.
• Maintain familiarity with and responsible for updating the Florida National Guard (FLNG) Joint Operations Plan (JOPLAN), Joint Operations Center Standard Operation Procedures (JOCSOP), Adaptive Battle Staff (ABS) Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) and National Guard Coordination Center (NGCC) SOPs. Responsible for ensuring these documents are relevant and updated as needed. Maintain the Common Operating Picture (COP), monitor and maintain unit situational reports (SITREPS), Logistics Status Reports (LOGSTATS), Personnel Status Reports (PERSTATs), Serious Incident Reports (SIRs), Spot Reports (SPOTREPs), etc.
• Oversee informational systems such as: WebEOC, Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN), All Partners Access Network (APAN), and Geospatial Environment for Command and Control Operations (GEC20), Guard Knowledge Online (GKO), SharePoint, Defense Collaboration Service (DCS), group shares, etc., ensuring compliance, reducing complexity, improving understanding of usability and functionality.
• Direct the publication of Operations Orders (OPORD), Warning Orders (WARNORD), and Operations Plans (OPLAN); contribute to, and support the COP, JOC, SOP, JOCSOP, Checklists, Continuity books and other State EOC publications; elevate the staffing level of the JOC during training, exercises, and incidents; share information with and provide support as needed to other states.
• Advises on the development of large-scale Training and Exercise plans like the; Hurricane Exercise (HURREX), Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) and Communications Exercise (COMEX).
• Represent Deputy Director, J2/J3 DOMS, as required, at JFHQ-FL staff meetings and at other meetings with senior state and federal officials, conferences, workshops, training sessions, and presentations related to J2/J3 DOMS requirements, in Florida and throughout the United States; in meetings with senior military officers; representatives of the Department of Defense, Department of the Army and the National Guard Bureau (NGB) and with local, state, and national civic leaders on matters relating to political-military affairs and agency goals and objectives; and with the Office of the Governor, state agency directors and staff in the development, modification, implementation, and evaluation of agency long term goals and objectives.
• Advisor to the Deputy Director J2/J3 DOMS on National Guard Civil Support (NGCS) matters pertaining to operational profiles and their mission sets, while augmenting situational awareness, planning, and coordination for such activities as requested by the Florida National Guard leadership. Maintain familiarity with the structures of the FLNG DMA, Joint Force Headquarters, Florida Department of Emergency Management (DEM), the NGB Joint Staff Organizational Structure, the Florida’s State’s Emergency Management System, and the Emergency Support Functions.
• Manage development of Training and Exercise Policies and Programs to ensure the FLNG is trained and ready to respond to crisis operations, homeland defense, and security missions. Support planning, coordinating, and preparing contingency plans to support the FLNG, the DMA, and other state agencies in emergencies and disasters. f the preparation, formulation, management, and distribution of resources throughout the state and the FLNG during operations that require DSCA.
• Work with other DOMS personnel to plan, analyze and manage the development, administration, oversight, in the development of FLNG directives and other guidance pertaining to various functions of the J2/J3 DOMS and the JFHQ-FL.
• Maintain flexibility and responsiveness to provide short-notice products and complete tasks across a wide range of topics that impact the Florida National Guard. Support the preparation of Geospatial Information System (GIS) products.
• Coordinate operational issues with key leaders and agencies within the State of Florida, United States government agencies, including the Department of Defense (DOD), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM). Maintain knowledge and ability to review strategic National level planning level documents to include Strategic Policy that impacts the FLNG planning efforts and support to the state.
• Develops, coordinates, observes, and participates in joint training exercises between state agencies, counties and FLNG outside the JOC.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge to plan, schedule, conduct, and facilitate projects and studies
• Knowledge in adapting analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to the measurement and improvement of program effectiveness and/or organizational productivity
• Subject Matter Expert of continuous improvement principles and procedures, strategic planning principles and procedures and problem solving techniques
• Subject Matter Expert of military doctrine in Defense Support to Civil Authorities
• Knowledge of military staffs and special staffs
• Knowledge of federal and state government and interagency relationships
• Knowledge of operational security requirements
• Knowledge of state and federal guidelines in utilization of the FLNG
• Expertise in Windows based computerized systems, web technologies, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to exercise initiative and judgement when required and in particular handling confidential and sensitive matters appropriately
• Oversee the Joint Operation Center (JOC) Watch Officer maintaining situational awareness and determining JOC operational readiness
• Ability to compile, organize and analyze data; utilize problem-solving techniques; understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; develop reports; manage program activities
• Ability to use logic, analytical approaches and problem-solving techniques to identify strengths and weaknesses of different programs and approaches; weigh relative costs and benefits of potential actions in multi-faceted complex circumstances
• Ability to make timely and accurate decisions that potentially affect the State of Florida as a whole under stressful and emergency situations without an abundance of information and at times based solely on experience and knowledge from past events and training
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Strong presentation, training, and customer service skills.
• Talent to prioritize workload and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

SPECIAL REMINDERS:

The State of Florida and The Department of Military Affairs participate in the E-Verify program. Federal law requires that all employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of any person hired to work in the United States.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov

All members of the Florida Retirement System are required to contribute 3% of their salary on a pre-tax basis.

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.

The Department of Military Affairs values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.