One aim of the UAGC BAHSEM program is to prepare students for careers in emergency management or homeland security. An aspect of this is to understand the types of positions available. for this assignment, you will compare a federal emergency management position to an emergency management position at another level (state, local, or private).

Review emergency management job postings on the following sites:

• USA Jobs (https://www.usajobs.gov/)
• Bureau of Labor Statistics (https://www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-careers)
• U.S. Department of Homeland Security Careers page (https://www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-careers)

Keep in mind that not all emergency management positions are found within the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Almost every federal agency will have at least one emergency preparedness or continuity role, so don't limit your search to FEMA. After locating a federal emergency management position, identify the same or equivalent position on a state or local government website or you could identify an equivalent private sector position (i.e., at a local utility or major corporation).

In your Careers in Emergency Management assignment,

• Identify a federal level emergency management position.
• Identify an emergency management position at a different level.
• Describe the different hiring requirements between the two positions.
• Indicate what, if any, differences there are in benefits for each position.
• Discuss your personal preferences about the positions, and prioritize the positions based on those preferences.
• Explain how your life experience or previous positions can set you up for success in one of these positions.
• List the requirements that you do not meet.
• Formulate your strategy to mitigate the areas where you do not meet minimum requirements.