Emergency Management Directors
Code: 11-9161.00Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Stable Growth
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
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.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
911 Communications Manager
Emergency Management Coordinator
Emergency Management Director
Emergency Management System Director (EMS Director)
Emergency Manager
Emergency Planner
Emergency Preparedness Manager
Emergency Services Director
Emergency Services Program Coordinator
Public Safety Director
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- 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.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Geographic information system
ESRI ArcGIS software
Geographic information system GIS software
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Data base user interface and query software
Relational database software
SoftRisk Technologies SoftRisk SQL
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
talking to others
keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Social
looking for ways to help people
changing what is done based on other people's actions
Safety and Government
public safety and security
law and government
Business
management
customer service
Communications
multimedia
telecommunications
Arts and Humanities
English language
Verbal
communicate by speaking
listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
use rules to solve problems
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
Attention
do two or more things at the same time
pay attention to something without being distracted
Visual Understanding
quickly compare groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Enterprising
People interested in this work like activities that include leading, making decisions, and business.
Key Work Styles:
Tolerance for Ambiguity
Initiative
Self-Confidence
Leadership Orientation
Adaptability
Perseverance
Frequently Asked Questions About Emergency Management Directors
Salaries for a Emergency Management Directors vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Emergency Management Directors in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Emergency Management Directors include: ESRI ArcGIS software, Geographic information system GIS software, Microsoft PowerPoint, Relational database software, SoftRisk Technologies SoftRisk SQL. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
The UK job market maintains steady employment demand for qualified Emergency Management Directors professionals across diverse sectors.
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Salary Distribution
Salaries vary depending on region, certifications, and years of experience.
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