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OPS Financial Specialist – 31902503
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State of Florida .
Requisition No: 867564
Agency: Division of Emergency Management
Working Title: OPS Financial Specialist – 31902503
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 31902503
Salary: $25.00 per hour
Posting Closing Date: 01/19/2026
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Position Overview and Responsibilities
Perform duties in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, rules, and procedures.
Work with Mitigation’s Grant Managers and Financial Management to accurately track state management costs awarded under FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance grants.
Act as liaison between FEMA and FDEM as needed.
Assist Fiscal Operations Manager in managing and updating Mitigation’s staffing plan, including preparing for budget amendments as needed.
Compile all data in a logical and efficient format and provide reports to the Fiscal Operations Manager and Mitigation leadership.
Work with Mitigation’s Grant Managers and federal officials to initiate applications for federal assistance, request awarded state management costs, and grant closeout procedures under FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance grants.
Review programs, services, forms, reports, and historical data and confer with management and users to identify problems and improvements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to plan, develop, and administer comprehensive internal processes related to financial management and budgeting.
Knowledge of FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance program rules and policies.
Knowledge of the reimbursement of management and administrative costs specifically related to administering the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance programs.
Ability to independently develop timelines and deadlines for multiple projects to successfully complete work accurately and on time.
Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret contract/grant programmatic and financial data.
Knowledge of and ability to apply basic accounting and auditing principles and procedures.
Ability to learn and navigate FDEM enterprise business systems.
Skilled in using the Microsoft Office suite of computer software.
Ability to utilize problem‑solving techniques and conduct fact‑finding research.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Knowledge of the fundamentals of grants management and compliance with Section 215.97 and 215.971, Florida Statutes.
Minimum Qualifications
A minimum of four years’ experience in finance, accounting, contractual management or other related fields. A post‑secondary degree from an accredited institution in a related field may substitute for the experience on a year‑for‑year basis.
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) with the ability to learn and navigate FDEM enterprise business systems.
Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) certification or willingness to obtain within the first 12 months of employment.
Emergency Work Considerations In response to emergency events, FDEM employees may be required to work irregular hours, overtime, extended periods (including weekends and holidays), at locations other than their official headquarters, and to perform duties in addition to those outlined in the employee’s position description. Employees must be able to deploy to emergency sites with limited advance notice.
Special Notes The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the FDEM Human Resources Office at (850) 815‑4177 to allow sufficient time for accommodation.
FDEM complies with the Drug‑Free Workplace Act; employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S.
Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.
FDEM participates in E‑Verify. All employees must verify their identity and employment eligibility.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Finance and Sales
Industry Government Administration
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OPS Financial Specialist – 31902503
role at
State of Florida .
Requisition No: 867564
Agency: Division of Emergency Management
Working Title: OPS Financial Specialist – 31902503
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 31902503
Salary: $25.00 per hour
Posting Closing Date: 01/19/2026
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Position Overview and Responsibilities
Perform duties in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, rules, and procedures.
Work with Mitigation’s Grant Managers and Financial Management to accurately track state management costs awarded under FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance grants.
Act as liaison between FEMA and FDEM as needed.
Assist Fiscal Operations Manager in managing and updating Mitigation’s staffing plan, including preparing for budget amendments as needed.
Compile all data in a logical and efficient format and provide reports to the Fiscal Operations Manager and Mitigation leadership.
Work with Mitigation’s Grant Managers and federal officials to initiate applications for federal assistance, request awarded state management costs, and grant closeout procedures under FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance grants.
Review programs, services, forms, reports, and historical data and confer with management and users to identify problems and improvements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to plan, develop, and administer comprehensive internal processes related to financial management and budgeting.
Knowledge of FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance program rules and policies.
Knowledge of the reimbursement of management and administrative costs specifically related to administering the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance programs.
Ability to independently develop timelines and deadlines for multiple projects to successfully complete work accurately and on time.
Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret contract/grant programmatic and financial data.
Knowledge of and ability to apply basic accounting and auditing principles and procedures.
Ability to learn and navigate FDEM enterprise business systems.
Skilled in using the Microsoft Office suite of computer software.
Ability to utilize problem‑solving techniques and conduct fact‑finding research.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Knowledge of the fundamentals of grants management and compliance with Section 215.97 and 215.971, Florida Statutes.
Minimum Qualifications
A minimum of four years’ experience in finance, accounting, contractual management or other related fields. A post‑secondary degree from an accredited institution in a related field may substitute for the experience on a year‑for‑year basis.
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) with the ability to learn and navigate FDEM enterprise business systems.
Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) certification or willingness to obtain within the first 12 months of employment.
Emergency Work Considerations In response to emergency events, FDEM employees may be required to work irregular hours, overtime, extended periods (including weekends and holidays), at locations other than their official headquarters, and to perform duties in addition to those outlined in the employee’s position description. Employees must be able to deploy to emergency sites with limited advance notice.
Special Notes The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the FDEM Human Resources Office at (850) 815‑4177 to allow sufficient time for accommodation.
FDEM complies with the Drug‑Free Workplace Act; employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S.
Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.
FDEM participates in E‑Verify. All employees must verify their identity and employment eligibility.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Finance and Sales
Industry Government Administration
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