SOC 11-9161
Emergency Management Directors
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ35/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ12,570
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$86K
$51K โ $160K
Projected Growth
๐+3%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค81/100
High exposure
๐ก Emergency Management Directors face a risk score of 35/100 โ 9 points below the national average of 44. With 81/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $86K ($40K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 35/100, Emergency Management Directors faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai-driven workforce planning and scheduling are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 12,570 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in conflict resolution and mediation across departments and strategic vision-setting in uncertain markets to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Emergency Management Directors?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI-driven workforce planning and scheduling
Automated performance analytics and reporting
AI-powered research and literature review tools
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Conflict resolution and mediation across departments
Strategic vision-setting in uncertain markets
Navigating complex interpersonal and political dynamics
Building organizational culture and employee engagement
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
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.
Prepare emergency situation status reports that describe response and recovery efforts, needs, and preliminary damage assessments.
Maintain and update all resource materials associated with emergency preparedness plans.
๐ป Technology Skills
Project management software
Desktop publishing software
Map creation software
Data base user interface and query software
Geographic information system
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Public Safety and Security
Administration and Management
Law and Government
Communications and Media
English Language
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 16 | $145K | 83% |
| Education Administrators, All Other | 21 | $89K | 73% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 23 | $168K | 84% |