ID
10-509-1309
Name
Science and Technology Advisor (NQS)
Status
Published
Version
1.3
Updated
11/7/2019 4:21:50 PM
Original Release
11/29/2017
Last Major Release
11/07/2019
NQS Position
Resource Category
Emergency Management
Primary Core Capability
Operational Coordination
Secondary Core Capability
 
Resource Kind
Personnel
Overall Function
The Science and Technology Advisor provides advice and informs decision-making for all science and technology-related incident activities.
Single resource
In conjunction with a NIMS typed team
NIMS Typed Team
 
In conjunction with a NIMS typed unit
NIMS Typed Unit
 
Description Notes
Not Specified
Supporting Core Capabilities
None
Types
Type Description
Type 1The Science and Technology Advisor: 1. Monitors incident operations and provides scientific and technical advice on matters relating to the integration of science and technology into incident response efforts 2. Enhances safety, assists in incident action planning, and informs decision-making for all science and technology-related incident activities 3. Consults with subject matter experts in the scientific and technological communities to gather information, serve as a liaison, and make recommendations to the incident command, Unified Command, or center director 4. Maintains an extensive network throughout the scientific community and draws from this resource as necessary to help inform incident operations 5. Ensures proper information management of scientific data acquired during incident operations and field testing 6. Disseminates technical information and training to all response personnel who may need special knowledge relating to incident planning and response activities
Components
Component Notes  
EducationNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Bachelor of science degree, with knowledge across one or more fields of study, including chemistry, biology, physics, health and safety, engineering, and natural or environmental science
TrainingNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Completion of the following: 1. IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100 2. IS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS-200 3. IS-700: National Incident Management System, An Introduction 4. E/G/L 0191: Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command System Interface
ExperienceNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 11. Successful completion of the National Qualification System (NQS) Position Task Book (PTB) for the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Science and Technology Advisor, or equivalent Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) documentation 2. Experience in a science advisory role
Physical/Medical FitnessThe NIMS Guideline for the NQS defines Physical/Medical Fitness levels for NQS positions.
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Light
CurrencyNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Functions in this position during an operational incident, planned event, exercise, drill, or simulation at least once every five years
Professional and Technical Licenses and CertificationsNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Not Specified
Composition and Ordering Specifications
Specification
Requestor specifies any additional qualifications necessary based on incident complexity and needs
Discuss logistics for deploying this position, such as working conditions, length of deployment, security, lodging, transportation, and meals, prior to deployment
1262
Notes
References
Reference
FEMA, National Qualification System (NQS) Position Task Book for Science and Technology Advisor, latest edition adopted
FEMA, National Incident Management System (NIMS), October 2017
FEMA, NIMS Guideline for the NQS, November 2017
FEMA, National Response Framework, June 2016
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Scientific Support Coordinator Training Guidebook, September 2013
Published Versions
Version Publish Date Document Type
1.3 11/7/2019 4:21:50 PM PDF
1.2 1/4/2019 4:44:07 PM PDF
1.1 9/28/2018 5:16:26 PM PDF
1.0 11/29/2017 2:02:42 PM PDF