ID
15-509-1199
Name
Hazard Mitigation Outreach Specialist
Status
Published
Version
1.3
Updated
3/11/2020 9:38:21 AM
Original Release
06/13/2016
Last Major Release
03/11/2020
Resource Category
Mitigation
Primary Core Capability
Operational Coordination
Secondary Core Capability
 
Resource Kind
Personnel
Overall Function
The Hazard Mitigation (HM) Outreach Specialist provides technical assistance to advance mitigation 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 1Same as Type 2, PLUS: During disaster recovery, collaborates with officials and stakeholders, including public and private partners and the public, to develop mitigation messages consistent with the HM Plan and the community’s objectives for resilient recovery. Develops and implements a post-disaster strategy for effective advancement of resiliency and mitigation throughout all demographics of the local population.
Type 2The HM Outreach Specialist provides technical assistance to advance mitigation activities by identifying need, opportunity, and resources available for engaging the public and other stakeholders. This position develops Community Education and Outreach (CEO) products and activities that support the adoption and implementation of the relevant HM Plans that are consistent with the associated HM strategy and any mitigation strategies developed for post-disaster recovery. The HM Outreach Specialist also provides advice and assistance on HM program concepts, rules, and processes in a variety of venues.
Components
Component Notes  
EducationNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Not Specified
Type 2Not Specified
TrainingNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Same as Type 2, PLUS: 1. E0207: Introduction to Hazard Mitigation Field Operations 2. E0160: Hazard Mitigation Community Education and Outreach in Disaster Operations 3. IS-662: Improving Preparedness and Resilience through Public-Private Partnerships
Type 2Completion of the following: 1. IS-660: Introduction to Public-Private Partnerships 2. IS-393: Introduction to Hazard Mitigation
ExperienceNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Same as Type 2, PLUS: 1. Perform community education and outreach on-site post disaster 2. Experience as a National Incident Management System (NIMS) Type 2 Public Information Officer (PIO) or equivalent experience validated by the AHJ
Type 2Experience: 1. Perform HM support to any level of government 2. Demonstrated experience in public facilitation and effective communication skills through delivering presentations and briefings to a variety of audiences validated by the Agency Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Physical/Medical FitnessThe NIMS Guideline for the National Qualification System (NQS) defines Physical/Medical Fitness levels for NIMS positions.
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Same as Type 2
Type 2Arduous
CurrencyNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Maintains currency for the NIMS Type 2 PIO position
Type 2Not Specified
Professional and Technical Licenses and CertificationsNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Not Specified
Type 2Not Specified
Composition and Ordering Specifications
Specification
Logistics for deploying this position such as working conditions, length of deployment, security, lodging, transportation, meals, should be discussed prior to deployment of this resource
Specify when ordering if tribal experience and training are needed
1123
Notes
References
Reference
FEMA, NIMS 509: Public Information Officer
FEMA, National Incident Management System (NIMS), October 2017
FEMA, NIMS Guideline for the National Qualification System, November 2017