What is an emergency planning and response manager and how to become one

Key steps to become an emergency planning and response manager

1. Explore emergency planning and response manager education requirements

   Most common emergency planning and response manager degrees

   Bachelor's

   55.9 %

   Associate

   25.4 %

   Master's

   11.9 %

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2. Start to develop specific emergency planning and response manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   USCG	22.12%
   DOT	17.83%
   Hazardous Materials	13.81%
   Hazardous Waste	9.05%
   Response Plan	8.58%

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3. Complete relevant emergency planning and response manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New emergency planning and response managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an emergency planning and response manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real emergency planning and response manager resumes.

4. Research emergency planning and response manager duties and responsibilities

   • Manage regulatory compliance for PHMSA, OPA90, and EPA (FRP/SPCC) emergency response plans for pipeline systems and facilities.
   • Double TOS copay collections by educating staff about insurance eligibility, copay interpretation and patients about their responsibility.
   • Coordinate logistics and operational response teams.

5. Apply for emergency planning and response manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an emergency planning and response manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams