OPS Field Finance Section Chief

State of Florida

Finance Section Chief overseeing financial and administrative tasks during emergency incidents at FDEM. Supervising the finance team and liaising with agencies for effective resource management.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeTallahassee • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and resource allocation within emergency management contexts, while effectively coordinating with various agencies and stakeholders. Strong ability to analyze incident costs and maintain accurate documentation under high-pressure conditions.

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Financial PlanningBudgetingResource AllocationEmergency ManagementStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Cost AnalysisDocumentation MaintenanceProcurement ProcessesTravel CoordinationIncident Cost Optimization

Soft Skills

CollaborationHigh-Pressure Environment Adaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

National Qualification System (NQS) Type 3 Finance / Administration Section Chief

Industry Keywords

Emergency ManagementIncident CommandState Emergency Response TeamFinancial Administration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervise and configure the Finance Section with units to support incident as necessary
Manage the performance of all financial, administrative, and cost analysis tasks for an incident
Develop the Finance/ Administration Section’s operating plan
Create, maintain, and transfer section documentation
Coordinate with assisting and cooperating agency representatives on finance-related issues
Develop cost projections for agencies supporting an incident
Facilitate the procurement of goods and services, to include the issuance of Purchase Orders and Change Orders
Assist with booking travel accommodations and coordinating travel reimbursements for deployed team members
Advise the Incident Commander (IC) on financial and administrative matters
Coordinate and effectively communicate activities with the State Emergency Response Team
Implement priorities and objectives from State Emergency Response Team Command Staff
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Valid driver’s license
Knowledge of administrative processes related to emergency management
Proficiency in financial planning, budgeting, and resource allocation
Ability to analyze incident costs and optimize financial resources
Experience in maintaining accurate records and documentation
Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with team members, agencies, and stakeholders
Ability to work collaboratively in a high-pressure environment
Completion of a National Qualification System (NQS) Type 3 Finance / Administration Section Chief, or equivalent, task book is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer
FDEM is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce
FDEM appreciates the service and sacrifices made by veterans and their family members and recognizes the immeasurable value veterans bring to the workplace and is committed to increasing the number of veterans that serve in its workforce
FDEM is committed to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes
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.