Vice President of Field Operations

Position Title: Vice President of Field Operations
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Location : Florida (Hybrid)

Position Overview:
The Vice President of Field Operations (VPFO) is responsible for leading, managing, and scaling Capacity Path's disaster deployment operations. The VPFO oversees field logistics, inventory management, deployment staffing, and operational command functions during disaster activations. This executive leader ensures that field operations are executed with excellence, accountability, and mission alignment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop and oversee all aspects of field deployment planning, staffing, logistics, and resource management
Serve as the primary operational lead during active disaster deployments, including field team command and coordination with Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) and client agencies
Maintain readiness of responder rosters, field kits, equipment inventories, transportation assets, and housing assignments
Recruit, hire, train, and manage field deployment staff, including Task Force Leaders, deployment teams, and surge responders
Lead the creation and continuous improvement of deployment Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety protocols, and accountability systems
Collaborate with internal leadership on strategic planning, budgeting, field team scaling, and organizational growth
Manage after-action reviews (AARs), debriefs, and continuous improvement initiatives post-deployment
Ensure operational compliance with state, federal, and client-specific regulations
Serve as a key client liaison for operational matters during field activations
Represent the organization with professionalism, cultural competency, and operational excellence

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Operations Management, Public Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum 57 years of progressively responsible experience in disaster response, emergency management, logistics, or field operations
Demonstrated leadership of multi-disciplinary field teams under high-pressure conditions
Strong knowledge of incident command systems (ICS), FEMA protocols, and operational logistics
Excellent leadership, communication, team-building, and crisis management skills
Ability to travel for deployments, sometimes on short notice
Ability to work extended hours during active disaster responses

Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Emergency Management, Business Administration, or related field
ICS 100, 200, 300, and/or 400 certifications
FEMA Disaster Case Management (DCM) experience
Spanish language proficiency or additional languages a plus
Experience with humanitarian response, housing operations, or survivor support initiatives

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits:
Competitive executive-level salary
Health, retirement, and professional development benefits
Leadership role with significant impact potential

Work Environment:
This role requires flexibility during disaster activations, including potential travel, non-standard hours, and field assignments under variable conditions.

Qualification

Professional Degree