Air Force AFSC · Support
3E9X1 Emergency Management
Overview
Emergency Management specialists conduct protective training, design exercises, and develop validation events for major accidents, natural disasters, and the use of weapons of mass destruction. They perform chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear response operations, warning, and reporting across the globe.
Minimum clearance: Secret
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Skill levels: 3E911 helper · 3E931 apprentice · 3E951 journeyman · 3E971 craftsman
Core Skills
- emergency operations planning
- incident command system (ICS)
- CBRN response procedures
- risk assessment and mitigation
- exercise design and evaluation
- continuity of operations planning
- crisis communication
- training development and delivery
- data collection and reporting
- interagency coordination
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Word
- Alert Technologies OpsCenter
Civilian Career Paths
- Emergency Management
- Project Management
- Administration
- Training and Education
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Associate Emergency Manager (AEM)
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
Career Growth
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
What the Work Involves
- 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.
- Maintain and update all resource materials associated with emergency preparedness plans.
- Prepare emergency situation status reports that describe response and recovery efforts, needs, and preliminary damage assessments.
Related Occupations
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
- Security Managers
- Project Management Specialists
- Information Technology Project Managers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 3E9X1. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
74A
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN)
Army
74D
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Specialist
Army
5702
Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Defense Officer
Marine Corps
5711
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Defense Specialist
Marine Corps
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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