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Emergency Management Director

Mid-level

Also known as: 911 Communications Manager, Change Management Specialist, Civil Defense Director, Civil Preparedness Officer

Government & Public ServicesBachelor's Degree

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.
Emergency ManagementDisaster PreparednessCrisis ManagementPublic SafetyPublic AdministrationGovernmentRisk ManagementLeadershipManagement

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

In-demand software
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Job Outlook 2025-2035

Projected growth

+3.9%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

1,100

per year (US)

Jobs today

14,000

in 2025 → 14,500 (2035)

Typical entry education

Bachelor's degree

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication
High
Working in a team
High
Contact with others
High
Freedom to make decisions
High
Time pressure
Moderate
Time spent sitting
High
Working outdoors
Moderate
Indoor, climate-controlled
High
Dealing with customers
High
Level of competition
Moderate

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Stable Job Market

This field maintains steady employment levels with consistent demand. Job opportunities remain available with moderate competition.

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will significantly enhance emergency management by improving predictive modeling for disaster forecasting, optimizing resource allocation, and automating data analysis during crises. AI-powered tools can quickly process vast amounts of information, detect patterns, and support decision-making, allowing directors to respond more efficiently and strategically. This will shift the role towards overseeing advanced systems and implementing data-driven strategies.