PD_FEMA_Administrator

Position Description

ADMINISTRATOR, FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

Overview

Senate Committee

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

Agency Mission

To ensure that homeland is safe, secure and resilient against terrorism and other potential threats.

Position Overview

The administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is responsible for preparing the United States and its citizens for responding to and recovering from national emergencies. As a major component of the Department of Homeland Security, the administrator works closely with other administrators and directors who comprise the secretary’s leadership team.

Compensation

Level II $185,500 (5 U.S.C. § 5313)

Position Reports to

Secretary of Homeland Security

Responsibilities

Management Scope

In fiscal 2015, DHS had $42,573 million in outlays and 166,777 total employment. The FEMA administrator is responsible for operations and management of approximately 8,000 employees at headquarters, regional offices and other locations across the United States. The fiscal 2016 budget was $13.2 billion.

Primary Responsibilities

® Ensure that FEMA carries out its mission of:
® Reducing the loss of life and property
® Protecting communities nationwide from all hazards, including natural disasters, acts of terrorism and other man-made disasters.
® Providing survivor assistance.
® Ensuring emergency response and recovery.

Strategic Goals and Priorities

Depends on the policy priorities of the administration

Requirements and Competencies

Requirements

® Experience and expertise with crisis management and disaster response
® Strong communications and media skills, as he/she is viewed as the face of the president’s administration during national emergencies

Competencies

® Strategic Orientation: Demonstrates complex thinking abilities, incorporating both analytical and conceptual abilities to manage and develop plans and strategies.
® Results Orientation: Drive for improvement of results demonstrated by a track record of substantially enhancing performance or organizations.
® Team Leadership: Can focus, align and build effective groups.
® Collaboration & Influencing: Works effectively with peers, partners and others who are not in the line of command, particularly with members of the interagency and local and state officials.

Past Appointees

Craig Fugate (incumbent): Director, Florida Division of Emergency Management
R. David Paulison (2005-2009): Former Fire Chief; Under Secretary, FEMA
Michael Brown (2003-2005): Undersecretary of Emergency Preparedness and Response at the Department of Homeland Security; General Counsel, FEMA
Joe Allbaugh (2001-2003): Campaign manager for Governor George Bush; Field staff supporting the 1984 Reagan-Bush campaign