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12-509-1268

Name

Fatality Management DNA Collection Specialist

Status

Published

Version

1.3

Updated

1/16/2020 3:26:09 PM

Original Release

11/07/2017

Last Major Release

01/16/2020

NQS Position

Resource Category

Medical and Public Health

Primary Core Capability

Fatality Management Services

Secondary Core Capability

Resource Kind

Personnel

Overall Function

The Fatality Management (FM) DNA Collection Specialist oversees the DNA collection function at the temporary morgue and serves as lead for the DNA station

Single resource

In conjunction with a NIMS typed team

NIMS Typed Team

Fatality Management Morgue Forensic Team

In conjunction with a NIMS typed unit

NIMS Typed Unit

Description Notes

Not Specified

Supporting Core Capabilities
None

Types
Type 1	The FM DNA Collection Specialist: 1. Oversees the DNA collection function at the temporary morgue and serves as Lead for the DNA station 2. Assists in the victim identification process by collecting biological material from human remains for DNA testing 3. Coordinates with the Morgue Forensic Team Leader, Medical Examiner, or Coroner to determine biological material sampling requirements and the appropriate methods for collecting and transferring specimens to the DNA laboratory, using chain of custody protocols as the Agency Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) sets forth 4. Selects best specimen from human remains and fragmentary human remains 5. Transfers biological specimens to DNA laboratory 6. Reports directly to the FM Morgue Forensic Team Leader

Type 1

The FM DNA Collection Specialist: 1. Oversees the DNA collection function at the temporary morgue and serves as Lead for the DNA station 2. Assists in the victim identification process by collecting biological material from human remains for DNA testing 3. Coordinates with the Morgue Forensic Team Leader, Medical Examiner, or Coroner to determine biological material sampling requirements and the appropriate methods for collecting and transferring specimens to the DNA laboratory, using chain of custody protocols as the Agency Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) sets forth 4. Selects best specimen from human remains and fragmentary human remains 5. Transfers biological specimens to DNA laboratory 6. Reports directly to the FM Morgue Forensic Team Leader

Education

Not Specified

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Bachelor’s degree in forensic science, biological/health science, or related degree (such as law enforcement) required for a DNA Criminalist

Training

Not Specified

Type 1

Completion 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. IS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction 5. Training in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1910.120: Hazardous Materials Awareness 6. Training in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910.134: Respiratory Protection 7. Training in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910.1030: Annual Bloodborne Pathogens

Experience

Not Specified

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Intermediate computer skills, including e-mail, internet, word processing, and spreadsheet proficiency Experience: Two years of experience as a Criminalist or Investigator providing forensic DNA services to a medical examiner office, coroner system, forensic laboratory, or law enforcement agency

Physical/Medical Fitness

The NIMS Guideline for the National Qualification System (NQS) defines Physical/Medical Fitness levels for NIMS positions.

Type 1

1. Arduous 2. Performs duties with exposure to whole and fragmented human remains in various stages of decomposition 3. Performs duties with sights and smells associated with death, including seeing children as victims, grieving survivors, and family members of missing victims 4. Maintains immunizations in accordance with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommended adult immunization schedule for the United States of America

Currency

Not Specified

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Functions in this position during an operational incident, planned event, exercise, drill, or simulation at least once every two years

Professional and Technical Licenses and Certifications

Not Specified

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	A training certificate or other documentation related to forensic science, health science, or law enforcement, sufficient to perform the duties of this position

Composition and Ordering Specifications
Specification
Discuss logistics for deploying this position, such as working conditions, length of deployment, security, lodging, transportation, and meals, prior to deployment

1149

Notes

References
Reference
FEMA, NIMS 508: Fatality Management Human Remains Recovery Team
FEMA, NIMS 508: Fatality Management Morgue Forensic Team
FEMA, NIMS 509: Fatality Management Morgue Forensic Team Leader
FEMA, National Incident Management System (NIMS), October 2017
FEMA, NIMS Guideline for the National Qualification System, November 2017
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Immunization Recommendations for Disaster Responders
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1910.120: Hazardous Materials Awareness, latest edition adopted
OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910.134: Respiratory Protections, latest edition adopted
OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910.1030: Bloodborne Pathogens, latest edition adopted

Version	Publish Date	Document Type
Published Versions
1.3	1/16/2020 3:26:09 PM	PDF
1.2	1/3/2019 4:45:43 PM	PDF
1.1	9/28/2018 5:15:36 PM	PDF
1.0	11/7/2017 5:20:21 PM	PDF