FEMA Emergency Management Institute Higher Education Conference Professional

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FEMA – Emergency Management Institute Higher Education Conference Professional Emergency Managers Plenary Panel June

FEMA – Emergency Management Institute Higher Education Conference Professional Emergency Managers Plenary Panel June 9, 2004 Sally M. Ziolkowski, Director Mitigation Division DHS/FEMA Region IX

Theme and Key Issues § Professional Emergency Managers as exemplary practitioners to discuss their

Theme and Key Issues § Professional Emergency Managers as exemplary practitioners to discuss their recommendations on core emergency management competencies and curricula. § Identify what FEMA Region IX looks for in a new employee. 2

Formal Educational Programs Emergency Management Geography/Geology Accounting/Business Political Science Engineering Public Policy Environmental Studies

Formal Educational Programs Emergency Management Geography/Geology Accounting/Business Political Science Engineering Public Policy Environmental Studies Education Economics Urban Planning Computer Science Psychology Foreign Languages World/English Literature 3

Personal Traits and Skills In a professional office and emergency management field environment these

Personal Traits and Skills In a professional office and emergency management field environment these personal skills and abilities need to be demonstrated: Critical Thinking Values, Ethics, Sound Judgment Responsible, Commitment to Task Resourceful, Curious, Flexible Self-Confidence, Presence Look you in the eye Firm handshake Articulate speech Problem Solving Calculated Risk-Taking Self-Discipline Teamwork for Projects/Program World (travel/people) Experiences and Sensitivities Open Minded, Eager to Learn 4

Business Practice Knowledge and Abilities In an office environment, the potential for understanding and

Business Practice Knowledge and Abilities In an office environment, the potential for understanding and developing expertise in these areas is essential: Communication – Written and oral in a logical, concise and persuasive style Outreach and Coordination - Political astuteness among colleagues and customers Financial/Accounting – Project analysis and grants management Computer Program Skills – System/data base application and work tools Public Administration/Political Science – Functions of state and local governments Urban/Land Use Planning – Floodplain management, environmental studies and compliance, and legal research 5

Initial FEMA Specific Training • National Response Plan/ Federal Response • Incident Command System

Initial FEMA Specific Training • National Response Plan/ Federal Response • Incident Command System • Strategic Planning & Performance Measures • Evolution of Emergency Management – Civil Defense Program • Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment necessary for creating Disaster Resistant Communities 6