Where can emergency management directors work?

As an Emergency Management Director, you can work in the private sector for corporations that offer scientific, technical, or security services, or you can work in the public sector for local, state, or federal government agencies, educational institutions, or hospitals. Your job duties and responsibilities depend in part on your employer, but common tasks you perform as an emergency management director include assessing hazards and risks, developing emergency response plans, organizing or facilitating emergency response training for staff and volunteers, and analyzing damage assessment reports in the aftermath of disasters or emergencies.