Emergency Management Specialist pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000950
- Class code
- 32000950
- Pay group
- NC16
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Emergency Management Specialist is $57,983 to $101,470 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000950.
- 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 02/2021.
What the state says the job is
Employees in this class are responsible for developing, implementing and administering statewide emergency management programs supporting all-hazard preparedness, response, recovery, and hazard mitigation for emergencies as defined by NCGS 166A-19.3(6). Functions to administer assigned programs may involve administrative, technical assistance, public outreach, interagency coordination, research, policy development, and others as required. Employees of this class will typically serve as a subject matter expert or technical lead in area of assignment, with specialized and/or technical knowledge of the specific hazard, emergency management program, or field. Work may also involve responsibility for coordinating, developing, implementing, and evaluating plans, policies and procedures for special emphasis emergency programs or services provided by the division.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Expert knowledge in the primary area/focus of assignment. General knowledge of services offered by State and local agencies. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form. Ability to work under pressure for extended periods of time. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of progressively responsible emergency management, emergency services, or other professional experience directly related to the area of assignment; 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 Specialist in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $44,218 | $73,954 | $44,218 to $73,954 |
| Arkansas | $47,397 | $70,148 | $47,397 to $70,148 |
| Pennsylvania | $60,538 | $92,010 | $60,538 to $92,010 |
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.