A Study on Demanded Competency of Emergency Manager in Korea

Abstract

The research presented in this paper analyzes risk-related tasks of emergency managers and their employees in public organizations, and identifies competencies required to successfully perform risk management. The emergency management tasks performed in South Korea are summarized in 24 subsections under the categories of planning, situation management, resources management, and maintenance management. This is based on the emergency management standard; thirteen types of universal roles and competencies for emergency managers are drawn from international literature research. A survey of emergency management experts in South Korea gauges the level of competency required, using 13 competency factors and 24 task subsections. Results based on the data analysis demonstrated that the 13 competency variables can be condensed into 10 competency factors in Korea in terms of the awareness of managers. In addition, 3 core competencies (communication, public policy, and community engagement) are the most attributed (regardless of class) in the order based on competency demands. A great discrepancy between management and operation is also identified in the recognition of competency demands. This paper utilizes the performed analysis as a reference point for creating a competency development education program that adapts to differing levels of emergency managers.

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