- 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
- 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
Core Competencies
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.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Financial Planning
- Budgeting
- Resource Allocation
- Emergency Management
- Strong Communication Skills
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
- Cost Analysis
- Documentation Maintenance
- Procurement Processes
- Travel Coordination
- Incident Cost Optimization
Soft Skills
- Collaboration
- High-Pressure Environment Adaptability
Certifications & Qualifications
- National Qualification System (NQS) Type 3 Finance / Administration Section Chief
Industry Keywords
- Emergency Management
- Incident Command
- State Emergency Response Team
- Financial Administration