Emergency Management | Anna Maria College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Service OrientationSpeakingComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingMonitoring

Knowledge

Public Safety and SecurityAdministration and ManagementLaw and GovernmentCommunications and MediaEnglish Language

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionDeductive ReasoningSpeech ClarityWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionProblem SensitivityInductive ReasoningFluency of IdeasInformation Ordering

Tasks

Consult with officials of local and area governments, schools, hospitals, and other institutions to
Develop and maintain liaisons with municipalities, county departments, and similar entities to facil
Coordinate disaster response or crisis management activities, such as ordering evacuations, opening

Technology

Project management softwareDesktop publishing softwareMap creation softwareData base user interface and query softwareGeographic information system

Tools

Chemical protective bootsChemical protective clothingDesktop computersEmergency alert notification systemsHard hatsLaptop computersPersonal computersProtective hoodsRadiation detectorsSafety glovesSelf-contained breathing apparatusTwo way radios

Work Values

IndependenceRelationshipsAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognitionSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium11-9161.00	Emergency Management Directors	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

Comprehensive emergency management plans — develop autonomously covering the full spectrum of natural, technological, and human-caused hazards for a county or regional jurisdiction.
Multi-agency coordination — lead response activities including ordering evacuations, opening public shelters, and activating special needs programs during active emergency events.
Stakeholder needs analysis — conduct advanced consultations with officials from diverse institutions to identify capability gaps and integrate findings into regional preparedness strategies.
Disaster recovery status reports — author detailed assessments synthesizing response data, resource utilization, and preliminary damage estimates for elected officials and state partners.
Plan evaluation programs — design, execute, and critically assess full-scale exercises in compliance with state and federal standards, incorporating after-action improvement cycles.
Damage assessments — lead cross-functional teams in comprehensive post-disaster analysis, translating findings into actionable recovery recommendations for government leadership.
Resource management systems — oversee and optimize all emergency preparedness databases and material inventories to ensure rapid deployment readiness across multiple agencies.
Intergovernmental liaison networks — establish and sustain strategic relationships with municipalities, state agencies, and federal partners to strengthen coordinated response capacity.
GIS and geospatial analysis tools — apply independently to develop predictive risk models and operational maps that inform command-level decision-making during emergencies.
Complex non-routine incidents — apply advanced problem-solving and deductive reasoning to manage simultaneous multi-hazard events with limited information and high time pressure.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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