Occupation information for Emergency Management Directors District Of Columbia

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Plan and direct disaster response or crisis management activities, provide disaster preparedness training, and prepare emergency plans and procedures for natural (e.g., hurricanes, floods, earthquakes), wartime, or technological (e.g., nuclear power plant emergencies or hazardous materials spills) disasters or hostage situations.

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Currently Employed: 240

Projected Annual Job Openings: 20

Typical Hourly Wage: $73.76 - $84.75

Typical Annual Salary: $153,420 - $176,280

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Typical education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: 5 years or more work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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typical job duties
  • Consult with officials of local and area governments, schools, hospitals, and other institutions to determine their needs and capabilities in the event of a natural disaster or other emergency.
  • Develop and maintain liaisons with municipalities, county departments, and similar entities to facilitate plan development, response effort coordination, and exchanges of personnel and equipment.
  • Coordinate disaster response or crisis management activities, such as ordering evacuations, opening public shelters, and implementing special needs plans and programs.
  • Maintain and update all resource materials associated with emergency preparedness plans.
  • Prepare emergency situation status reports that describe response and recovery efforts, needs, and preliminary damage assessments.
  • Prepare plans that outline operating procedures to be used in response to disasters or emergencies, such as hurricanes, nuclear accidents, and terrorist attacks, and in recovery from these events.
  • Develop and perform tests and evaluations of emergency management plans in accordance with state and federal regulations.
  • Design and administer emergency or disaster preparedness training courses that teach people how to effectively respond to major emergencies and disasters.
  • Collaborate with other officials to prepare and analyze damage assessments following disasters or emergencies.
  • Keep informed of activities or changes that could affect the likelihood of an emergency, response efforts, or plan implementation.
tools & technology
Tools:
  • Automatic call distributor ACD
  • Desktop computers
  • Hard hats
  • Hazardous material protective apparel
  • Hazardous material protective footwear

Technology:
  • Data base user interface and query software
  • Electronic mail software
  • Geographic information system
  • Map creation software
  • Project management software
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