State of Florida

OPS State Watch Office Operations Officer

State of Florida

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Tallahassee • Florida • United States

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Salary

💰 $19 per hour

About the role

  • Monitor incidents, emergencies, and events within the State of Florida
  • Ensure the operational readiness of the State Emergency Operations Center
  • Collect, analyze, and disseminate information with local, county, state, and federal partners
  • Maintain awareness of all natural, technological, and manmade hazards affecting Florida
  • Communicate incident information and emergency response actions to officials using established systems
  • Conduct tests of Watch Office communications systems to ensure operational readiness
  • Assist with administrative and operational matters for 24-hour situational awareness
  • Participate in SEOC activations and perform all duties as assigned by the Operations Chief
  • Travel as required and attend conferences, training, meetings, etc.
  • Perform other duties as required

Requirements

  • Valid driver’s license
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Basic knowledge of Emergency Management at the local and state level, and/or public safety response functions at the local level.
  • Knowledge of Public Safety Communications.
  • Basic knowledge of Incident Command System principles.
  • Skill in collecting, reviewing, and summarizing information with computer software.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and perform effectively under stressful conditions for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
  • Ability to travel, work in a field environment, and work non-traditional hours on a frequent basis, often with short notice and for extended periods during disaster conditions.
Benefits
  • Drug-Free workplace
  • E-Verify employer
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Emergency ManagementPublic Safety ResponseIncident Command SystemInformation CollectionData AnalysisMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication Systems TestingSituational AwarenessOperational Readiness
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationMulti-taskingPrioritizationStress ManagementTeamworkIndependenceAdaptability
Certifications
Valid Driver's License