Emergency Management Section Manager pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000951
- Class code
- 32000951
- Pay group
- NC18
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Emergency Management Section Manager is $63,927 to $111,871 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000951.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 06/2018.
What the state says the job is
This is managerial work in directing the activities of programs in the Division of Emergency Management. Employees in this class determine work procedures, establish program goals and deadlines, organize the sections to achieve established goals, and perform related work as required. Employees in this class participate with the management team in establishing the overall program mission of the Division and in making decisions and establishing policies for the Division. Employees in this class are responsible for ensuring that the operations and expenditures of the sections are within the grant and operational budget guidelines and regulations. Employees in this class participate with the Emergency Management Director or Emergency Management Deputy Director in emergency and disaster events that require decisions as to program changes and allocation of resources and funds.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Thorough knowledge of the practices and procedures for planning and responding to a variety of emergency situations. Considerable knowledge of Federal and State laws, regulations, and guidelines that apply to emergency management operations. Knowledge of services offered by State and local agencies. Ability to direct and organize the activities of professional employees. Ability to train and evaluate the work of others. Ability to assess emergency and disaster situations and work in extremely stressful situations for extended periods of time. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of experience directing emergency planning or response activities including two years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in North Carolina
Emergency Management Section Manager in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $31.86 | $47.80 | $66,279 to $99,414 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.