Emergency Management Directors

Also called: Emergency Management Coordinator, Emergency Management System Director (EMS Director), Emergency Planner, Emergency Services Director

In the Air Force: Air Battle Manager; Bioenvironmental Engineering; Civil Engineer, Fighter; Command and Control; Command and Control Operations Superintendent; Cyberspace Effects Operations, Tanker (if Prefix N or P); Fire Protection Apprentice; Munitions Systems; Operations Management Journeyman; Security Forces Journeyman, Combat Arms; Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) Specialist Superintendent

In the Army: AVENGER Crewmember (USAR/NG only); Air and Missile Defense (AMD) Systems Tactician; CID Special Agent; Civil Affairs; Counter-Intelligence Technician; Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialist; Infantryman; Military Intelligence (MI) Systems Maintainer/Integrator; Signals Acquisition/Exploitation Analyst; Special Forces Communications Sergeant

In the Coast Guard: Boatswain Specialty; Boatswain's Mate; Damage Controlman; Gunner's Mate; Investigator; Marine Safety Specialist Engineer; Marine Safety Specialist Response; Maritime Law Enforcement Specialist; Operations Specialist; Search and Rescue Coordination

In the Marine Corps: Air Command and Control Officer; Artillery Unit Leader; Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Responder; Counterintelligence/Human Intelligence (CI/HUMINT) Specialist; Field Artillery Cannoneer; Ground Ordnance Weapons Chief; Infantry Unit Leader; Light Armored Reconnaissance Marine; Naval Surface Fire Support Planner; Ordnance Vehicle Maintenance Chief; Special Operations Concepts and Strategy Specialist

In the Navy: AOC AADC Chief of Operations Staff Officer; AOC Senior Air Defense Officer; CWO - Oceanography Warrant Officer; Disaster Preparedness Operations and Training Specialist; LDO - Operations, Aviation; Naval Aircrewman (Operator); Operations Specialist; Senior Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician; Staff Readiness Officer (Antisubmarine Warfare); Staff Readiness Officer (Submarine Warfare)

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Natural disasters can cause a lot of mayhem, but with careful planning, emergency management directors can make them a little less, well… disastrous. Along with their partners in public safety and other agencies, they respond quickly to emergencies, from hurricanes and floods to hazardous spills or hostage situations, working to restore safety and order. Emergency management directors minimize risk throughout the year by assessing hazards and making necessary preparations. They know that after a natural disaster, resources may be scarce, so they develop plans in advance to share resources, expertise, and equipment with the broader community to ensure that everyone has the tools to survive and recover. These directors design programs to help staff, first responders, and volunteers get ready to face whatever challenges may crop up in an emergency, and to minimize risk to people and property. After a disaster, they coordinate damage assessments. They also obtain funding to maintain and upgrade shelter spaces and pay for preparations. The work is full time, with considerable overtime during emergencies. Entry level requirements range from a high school diploma to a bachelor’s degree in public administration or a related field, but the most important thing is extensive experience. Certifications are also available.

Knowledge

Skills

Abilities

Personality

Technology

Education

bachelor's degree or
master's degree
usually needed

Job Outlook

New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

$76,730

$46,670

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