JOB DESCRIPTION
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.
OTHER JOB TITLES
Emergency Management Coordinator, Emergency Management System Director (EMS Director), Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Emergency Services Director, Public Safety Director
JOB TASKS
ANNUAL SALARY
- Workers on average earn – $43.31/hr $90,080 annual.
- Projected Growth (2019-2029) Faster than average (5%-7%)
- Projected job openings (2019-2029) 700
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree
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