ID
15-509-1201
Name
Hazard Mitigation Planner
Status
Published
Version
1.3
Updated
3/11/2020 9:41:28 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) Planner is responsible for assisting a state in providing Hazard Mitigation Planning Technical Assistance to applicable units of government
Single resource
In conjunction with a NIMS typed team
NIMS Typed Team
Hazard Mitigation Planning Team or Hazard Mitigation Operations 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 1. Responsible for developing or updating the relevant Hazard Mitigation Plan and FEMA acceptable HM Plans 2. Providing hazard mitigation assistance to a community which has some mitigation planning capability 3. Develop multi-hazard mitigation plan to ensure compliance with Section 322 of the Disaster Mitigation Act (42 USC 5165) 4. Access and use FEMA technology tools and systems 5. Ensure that the plan strategies are incorporated into hazard mitigation strategies and recovery efforts
Type 2The HM Planner is responsible for assisting a state in providing Hazard Mitigation Planning Technical Assistance to applicable units of government. This could include analysis of old plans, determining scope of new plans, providing training in HM Planning, on-site planning assistance, developing a local planning team and planning schedule, planning meetings, and undertaking research pertaining to the community’s hazards, risk and vulnerability, identifying existing capabilities, and identifying loss-reduction opportunities and implementation strategies.
Components
Component Notes  
EducationNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Degree in Community Planning or other experience as defined below in the Experience section
Type 2Not Specified
TrainingNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Same as Type 2, PLUS: 1. IS-212: Introduction to Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance 2. E0296: Application of Hazus Multi-Hazard for Risk Assessment
Type 21. IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100 2. IS-393: Introduction to Hazard Mitigation 3. IS-318: Mitigation Planning for Local and Tribal Communities 4. IS-634: Introduction to FEMA’s Public Assistance Program
ExperienceNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Same as Type 2, PLUS: 1. Experience applying land use and development regulations and concepts 2. Experience working as a Planner 3. Experience that demonstrates knowledge of plan and project development 4. Experience working on a multidiscipline team that consulted on land. development or redevelopment of communities, and/or planning and zoning requirements 5. Experience reviewing technical documents for regulatory compliance 6. Experience developing or updating hazard mitigation recovery plans post-disaster 7. Experience that demonstrates knowledge of the grant application and management process
Type 2Experience that demonstrates the ability to provide basic assistance, under supervision, in developing multi-hazard mitigation plans
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 1Not Specified
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
Discuss logistics for deploying this position, such as working conditions, length of deployment, security, lodging, transportation, and meals, prior to deployment
1124
Notes
References
Reference
FEMA, National Incident Management System (NIMS), October 2017
FEMA, NIMS Guideline for the National Qualification System, November 2017
FEMA, The FEMA Qualifications System (FQS), FQS Guide Appendix B: Incident Management Position Qualification Sheets, Hazard Mitigation Community Planner Specialist Expert, December 2012