Details Report

Updated 2005

Details Report for:
13-1061.00 - Emergency Management Specialists

Coordinate 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, hazardous materials spills) disasters or hostage situations.

Sample of reported job titles: Emergency Planner, Emergency Management System Director (EMS Director), Emergency Preparedness Program Specialist, Emergency Management Coordinator, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Emergency Services Director, Emergency Management Program Specialist, Emergency Response Team Leader, Emergency Services Program Coordinator, Hazard Mitigation Officer

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Tasks Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance	Category	Task
75	Core	Keep informed of activities or changes that could affect the likelihood of an emergency, as well as those that could affect response efforts and details of plan implementation.
75	Core	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.
73	Core	Propose alteration of emergency response procedures based on regulatory changes, technological changes, or knowledge gained from outcomes of previous emergency situations.
73	Core	Maintain and update all resource materials associated with emergency preparedness plans.
72	Core	Coordinate disaster response or crisis management activities, such as ordering evacuations, opening public shelters, and implementing special needs plans and programs.
72	Core	Develop and maintain liaisons with municipalities, county departments, and similar entities to facilitate plan development, response effort coordination, and exchanges of personnel and equipment.
70	Core	Keep informed of federal, state, and local regulations affecting emergency plans and ensure that plans adhere to these regulations.
69	Core	Prepare emergency situation status reports that describe response and recovery efforts, needs, and preliminary damage assessments.
69	Core	Design and administer emergency or disaster preparedness training courses that teach people how to effectively respond to major emergencies and disasters.
68	Core	Inspect facilities and equipment, such as emergency management centers and communications equipment, to determine their operational and functional capabilities in emergency situations.
68	Core	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.
68	Core	Develop and perform tests and evaluations of emergency management plans in accordance with state and federal regulations.
64	Core	Attend meetings, conferences, and workshops related to emergency management to learn new information and to develop working relationships with other emergency management specialists.
62	Core	Collaborate with other officials to prepare and analyze damage assessments following disasters or emergencies.
62	Core	Develop instructional materials for the public and make presentations to citizens' groups to provide information on emergency plans and their implementation process.
62	Core	Train local groups in the preparation of long-term plans that are compatible with federal and state plans.
59	Core	Review emergency plans of individual organizations, such as medical facilities, to ensure their adequacy.
58	Core	Conduct surveys to determine the types of emergency-related needs to be addressed in disaster planning or provide technical support to others conducting such surveys.
56	Core	Study emergency plans used elsewhere to gather information for plan development.
67	Supplemental	Apply for federal funding for emergency management related needs and administer and report on the progress of such grants.
65	Supplemental	Develop and implement training procedures and strategies for radiological protection, detection, and decontamination.
61	Supplemental	Inventory and distribute nuclear, biological, and chemical detection and contamination equipment, providing instruction in its maintenance and use.
56	Supplemental	Provide communities with assistance in applying for federal funding for emergency management facilities, radiological instrumentation, and other related items.

Tools & Technology Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Tools used in this occupation:

Automatic call distributor ACD — Emergency alert notification systems

Hard hats

Hazardous material protective apparel — Chemical protective clothing

Hazardous material protective footwear — Chemical protective boots

Notebook computers — Laptop computers

Personal computers

Protective gloves — Safety gloves

Radiation detectors — Radiation detection meters

Safety hoods — Protective hoods

Two way radios

Technology used in this occupation:

Data base user interface and query software — Federal Emergency Management Information System FEMIS; Relational database software; SoftRisk Technologies SoftRisk SQL

Desktop publishing software

Electronic mail software — Email software; IBM Lotus Notes

Graphics or photo imaging software — Graphics software

Map creation software — Digital Engineering Corporation E-MAPS; ESRI ArcGIS software; Geographic information system GIS software; MapInfo Professional

Office suite software — Microsoft Office

Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint

Project management software — Alert Technologies OpsCenter; Emergency Services Integrators ESi WebEOC; National Center for Crisis and Continuity Coordination NC4 E Team; Strohl Systems Incident Manager (see all 5 examples)

Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel

Word processing software — Microsoft Word

See all 24 T2 categories

Knowledge Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Knowledge
88		Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
82		Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
81		Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
79		English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
77		Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
77		Law and Government — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
72		Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
62		Communications and Media — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
61		Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
61		Telecommunications — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
60		Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
54		Chemistry — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
54		Personnel and Human Resources — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
53		Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
52		Clerical — Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
52		Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
50		Physics — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.
48		Transportation — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
44		Building and Construction — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
35		Medicine and Dentistry — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
35		Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
34		Biology — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
33		Economics and Accounting — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
32		Geography — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
29		Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
25		Sociology and Anthropology — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
24		Therapy and Counseling — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
22		Sales and Marketing — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
20		Philosophy and Theology — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
11		History and Archeology — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
9		Foreign Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
5		Food Production — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
4		Fine Arts — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.

Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Skill
86		Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
84		Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
78		Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
77		Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
75		Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
74		Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
73		Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
69		Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
68		Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
67		Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
65		Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
64		Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
63		Management of Material Resources — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
60		Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
59		Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
58		Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
53		Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
52		Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
50		Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
49		Operations Analysis — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
48		Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
47		Management of Financial Resources — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
47		Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.
47		Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
45		Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
44		Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
40		Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
40		Technology Design — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
39		Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
39		Systems Evaluation — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
32		Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
29		Installation — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
29		Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
24		Programming — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
20		Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

Abilities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Ability
78		Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
78		Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
78		Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
78		Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
75		Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
75		Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
72		Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
72		Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
69		Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
69		Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
66		Fluency of Ideas — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
66		Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
66		Originality — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
63		Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
60		Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
56		Far Vision — The ability to see details at a distance.
53		Speed of Closure — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
50		Flexibility of Closure — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
50		Perceptual Speed — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
47		Visualization — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
44		Mathematical Reasoning — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
44		Number Facility — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
44		Time Sharing — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
41		Memorization — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
38		Finger Dexterity — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
38		Visual Color Discrimination — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
35		Auditory Attention — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
35		Hearing Sensitivity — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
31		Depth Perception — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
25		Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
25		Multilimb Coordination — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
6		Trunk Strength — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
3		Night Vision — The ability to see under low light conditions.
3		Response Orientation — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
3		Spatial Orientation — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
0		Arm-Hand Steadiness — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
0		Dynamic Flexibility — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
0		Dynamic Strength — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
0		Explosive Strength — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
0		Extent Flexibility — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
0		Glare Sensitivity — The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting.
0		Gross Body Coordination — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
0		Gross Body Equilibrium — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
0		Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
0		Peripheral Vision — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
0		Rate Control — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
0		Reaction Time — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
0		Sound Localization — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
0		Speed of Limb Movement — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
0		Stamina — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
0		Static Strength — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
0		Wrist-Finger Speed — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.

Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Work Activity
89		Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
87		Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
87		Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
87		Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
82		Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
81		Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. prepare long term or short term plans
77		Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. follow police or emergency radio regulations use hazardous disposal techniques use hazardous materials information use rescue procedures
74		Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards
74		Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
74		Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. recognize public safety hazards
73		Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
73		Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
72		Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
70		Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. confer with other departmental heads to coordinate activities coordinate emergency requests or response units direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff oversee execution of organizational or program policies
70		Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
70		Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
69		Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
69		Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. determine response needed to dispatch to emergency
68		Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
67		Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
67		Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. conduct training for personnel
65		Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
64		Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
63		Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
62		Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
62		Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. advise authorities in procedures for radiation incidents or hazards
61		Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
60		Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
59		Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
55		Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
54		Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
51		Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
46		Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
36		Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
34		Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. practice emergency firefighting or rescue preparedness procedures
30		Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
30		Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
22		Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
21		Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
18		Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
12		Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Context		Work Context
99		Telephone — How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
98		Electronic Mail — How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
97		Contact With Others — How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
96		Face-to-Face Discussions — How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
96		Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
93		Work With Work Group or Team — How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
89		Structured versus Unstructured Work — To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
88		Freedom to Make Decisions — How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
86		Coordinate or Lead Others — How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
86		Responsible for Others' Health and Safety — How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
85		Deal With External Customers — How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
85		Letters and Memos — How often does the job require written letters and memos?
76		Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — How do the decisions an employee makes impact the results of co-workers, clients or the company?
72		Frequency of Decision Making — How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
71		Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
69		Spend Time Sitting — How much does this job require sitting?
66		Duration of Typical Work Week — Number of hours typically worked in one week.
64		Time Pressure — How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
62		Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
60		Frequency of Conflict Situations — How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
58		Consequence of Error — How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
55		Physical Proximity — To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
53		Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People — How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?
52		Public Speaking — How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job?
50		Level of Competition — To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
41		Degree of Automation — How automated is the job?
41		Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable — How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?
40		In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?
34		Importance of Repeating Same Tasks — How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
34		Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — How much does this job require making repetitive motions?
30		Spend Time Standing — How much does this job require standing?
26		Exposed to Hazardous Conditions — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?
26		Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?
26		Outdoors, Exposed to Weather — How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?
26		Work Schedules — How regular are the work schedules for this job?
25		Exposed to Contaminants — How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?
25		Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?
24		Spend Time Walking and Running — How much does this job require walking and running?
24		Very Hot or Cold Temperatures — How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?
23		Outdoors, Under Cover — How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (e.g., structure with roof but no walls)?
21		Exposed to Disease or Infections — How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?
19		Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting — How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?
17		Deal With Physically Aggressive People — How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?
17		Exposed to Hazardous Equipment — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?
17		Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls — How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?
15		Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions — How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?
15		Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection — How much does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?
13		Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body — How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?
12		Exposed to Radiation — How often does this job require exposure to radiation?
11		Exposed to High Places — How often does this job require exposure to high places?
9		Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings — How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?
6		Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles — How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, or poles?
6		Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling — How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?
3		In an Open Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or equipment (e.g., tractor)?
3		Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment — How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)
2		Exposed to Whole Body Vibration — How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (e.g., operate a jackhammer)?
1		Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance — How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Component	Description
Title	Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Overall Experience	A minimum of two to four years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

Job Training	Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

Job Zone Examples	Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include accountants, human resource managers, computer programmers, teachers, chemists, and police detectives.

SVP Range	(7.0 to < 8.0)

Education	Most of these occupations require a four - year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

There is 1 recognized apprenticeable specialty associated with this occupation:
Production Controller

To learn about specific apprenticeship opportunities, please consult the U.S. Department of Labor State Apprenticeship Information website.

For general information about apprenticeships, training, and partnerships with business, visit the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship website.

Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Occupational Interest		Interest
89		Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
78		Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
45		Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
45		Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
33		Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
17		Artistic — Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.

Work Styles Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Work Style
90		Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
90		Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
89		Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
87		Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
85		Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
85		Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
83		Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
82		Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
82		Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
82		Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
82		Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
78		Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
75		Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
74		Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
73		Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
66		Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.

Work Values Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Extent		Work Value
78		Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employs to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
72		Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
67		Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
67		Recognition — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
67		Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
67		Working Conditions — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

Education

Percentage of Respondents	Education Level Attained
49	Bachelor's degree or higher
33	Some college
18	High school or less

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics survey of employees aged 25-44.

Wages & Employment Trends

National

Category	Occupation Information
Median wages (2007)	$23.26 hourly, $48,380 annual

Employment (2006)	12,000 employees

Projected growth (2006-2016)	Average (7% to 13%)

Projected need (2006-2016)	3,000 additional employees

State & National

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2007 wage data and 2006-2016 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2006-2016). "Projected need" represents job openings due to growth and net replacement.

Details Report for: 13-1061.00 - Emergency Management Specialists