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FEMA is a government Agency that was founded in 1979 through an executive order by President Jimmy Carter. On March 1, 2003, FEMA came under the Department of Homeland Security. It has the capacity to coordinate within the federal government to make sure America is equipped to prepare for disasters. Mission of the FEMA is to help and cooperate people before, during and after disasters. FEMA has program offices and regional offices located across the United States. Headquartered in Washington, D.C. FEMA has 10 regional offices located throughout the nation employing more than 20,000 employees whereas the workforce can increase up to 50,000 active members during major disasters. When disaster strikes, FEMA supports survivors and responds to save communities throughout the nation. The company even publishes newsletters contains information for emergency management and region-specific material for the general public. FEMA faces challenges on a routine basis with skilled and knowledgeable, workforce.

Government
Large
Multiple locations
Executive Offices Companies, Public Administration
1979
Jason McNamara

Departments

What departments FEMA employees work at?
DepartmentsRatio
other occupation43.9%
Management - Other18.7%
Computer / IT11.5%
Administrative8.4%
Management Analysts7.8%
Business Operations - Other6.5%
Chief Executives3.1%
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Professional experience

Professional Growth

How many years of experience do FEMA employees have before joining?
Years of experience at FEMA: Newcomers: 21%, Experiencers: 16%, Experts: 19%, Veterans: 44%. FEMA employees have 8+ years experience on average before joining.
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Professional Growth

Where did FEMA employees work before joining?
Where they've worked before FEMA: American Red Cross, AmeriCorps NCCC, Peace Corps. Typical FEMA employees have worked at American Red Cross.
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American Red Cross
AmeriCorps NCCC
Peace Corps

Professional Growth

What industries did FEMA employees work in previously?
Industry Background: The most typical industries of FEMA: Public Administration, Executive Offices Companies, National Security, Colleges / Universities, Social Advocacy Organizations. FEMA employees most likely come from a Public Administration industry background.
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Professional Growth

Where did FEMA employees work before joining?
Past employers' size at FEMA: Small: 31%, Medium: 12%, Large: 57%. Most FEMA employees have previously worked at large companies.
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Educational background

Educational background

What did employees at FEMA study?
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Top educational institutions

Where did employees at FEMA study?
American Military University
Community College of the Air Force
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Employee data

Professional Growth

How long do people stay in a role at FEMA?
Time employed at FEMA: <1: 8%, 1-3: 36%, 4-8: 24%, 9-13: 19%, 14-20: 8%, 20+: 5%. Most FEMA employees stay with the company for 1-3 years which is less than the industry average.
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Culture & Values

How does FEMA rank for age & gender diversity?
Gender ratio at FEMA: 65.5% Male and 34.5% Female. Age ratio at FEMA: 16-20: 0%, 21-30: 33%, 31-40: 31%, 41-50: 16%, 51-60: 12%, 60+: 8%. FEMA rates - 6.5% less female than the industry average. Most FEMA employees are 21-30, which is below the industry median age range.
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Career advancement

Professional Growth

How does FEMA rank for career advancement?
Career advancement at FEMA: medium. FEMA ranks medium for career advancement which is above the industry average.
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