Associate's degree plus one year of professional administrative experience in the field of Emergency Management and/or Homeland Security; or sixty credits towards a bachelor's degree with at least 30 credits in emergency management, homeland security, or related fields is required. Additionally, successful completion of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Independent Study (IS) Programs IS-230.d, IS-100 and IS-200 courses (or FEMA recognized equivalents) is required. Project development and/or program management experience in the Emergency Management and/or Homeland Security field is preferred.