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FEMA – Emergency Management Institute Higher Education Conference

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.

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FEMA – Emergency Management Institute Higher Education Conference

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  1. 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

  2. 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. Theme and Key Issues

  3. 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 Formal Educational Programs

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

  5. 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

  6. 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

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