Also called: FEMA Reservist, CORE Employee
A temporary federal employee who deploys to disaster zones for weeks or months at a time.
Reservists get the call after hurricanes and floods and deploy to help survivors register for aid, inspect damaged homes, or run logistics. They're paid only while deployed, often for 30-90 days.
Paid only when deployed; annual earnings vary.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. No degree required for many roles; training provided.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Emergency Management, Public Administration.
Growing about average. Approximate; disasters are increasing.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Online aid apps and chatbots take some survivor intake; in-person disaster work stays human.
Classes: Spanish, Government / Civics, Health / first aid.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1199.
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