ID
15-509-1202
Name
Hazard Mitigation Risk Analyst
Status
Published
Version
2.0
Updated
7/18/2023 10:10:26 AM
Original Release
06/13/2016
Last Major Release
07/18/2023
NQS Position
Resource Category
Hazard Mitigation
Primary Core Capability
Operational Coordination
Secondary Core Capability
 
Resource Kind
Personnel
Overall Function
The Hazard Mitigation (HM) Risk Analyst provides factual bases for activities proposed in the strategy portion of a hazard mitigation plan and uses Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and GIS maps to highlight risks
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 Type 1 HM Risk Analyst: 1. Prepares risk analytics and facilitates risk assessment processes for all of a community’s mitigation efforts, including: a. HM planning b. Post-disaster Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Subgrant project application development c. Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Subgrant applications d. FEMA Public Assistance (PA) mitigation project applications 2. Supports loss avoidance studies and explains the relevance of hazard risks to building codes and building performance 3. Translates technical data for both technical and non-technical audiences and produces maps and technical reports on hazard/risk assessments
Type 2The Type 2 HM Risk Analyst: 1. Provides support to jurisdictions with technical assistance and risk analysis guidance for HM Plan development or update and HMA Grants 2. Supports analyzing risk and vulnerability, providing technical assistance for Benefit-Cost Analyses (BCA), and Loss Avoidance studies 3. Assists stakeholders in defining GIS products for risk analysis and produces maps based on hazard/risk assessments
Type 3The Type 3 HM Risk Analyst: 1. Assists with basic risk analysis technical assistance and guidance for local or state HM Plan development or update with regard to HMA and Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Grants 2. Produces GIS maps, as directed, to illustrate hazard risk 3. Collaborates with the floodplain manager to ensure compliance with National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) requirements
Components
Component Notes  
EducationNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Not Specified
Type 2Not Specified
Type 3Not Specified
TrainingNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Same as Type 2
Type 2Same as Type 3
Type 3Completion of the following: 1. IS-100: Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100 2. E-190: ArcGIS for Emergency Managers 3. IS-700: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System 4. IS-922: Applications of GIS for Emergency Managers 5. Training on GIS software to include: a. Basics editing and managing of Geo Databases b. Understanding GIS Queries
ExperienceNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Same as Type 3, PLUS: 1. Working knowledge of local and/or tribal HM planning risk assessment mitigation strategy development requirements, HMA grants, and FEMA PA mitigation grants 2. Ability to effectively explain risk analysis to non-technical audiences
Type 2Same as Type 3
Type 3Experience that demonstrates the ability to use GIS tools, modeling, and available datasets for risk analysis including: 1. US Geological Survey Hazards Data Distribution System 2. Federal Geographic Data Committee Geospatial Platform (GeoPlatform) 3. FEMA Risk Mapping, Assessment, and Planning (Risk MAP)
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 2Same as Type 3
Type 3Light
CurrencyNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Not Specified
Type 2Not Specified
Type 3Not Specified
Professional and Technical Licenses and CertificationsNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Not Specified
Type 2Not Specified
Type 3Not Specified
Composition and Ordering Specifications
Specification
This position can be ordered as a single resource or in conjunction with a National Incident Management System (NIMS) typed team (Hazard Mitigation Operations Team and Hazard Mitigation Planning Team)
Discuss logistics for this position, such as working conditions, length of deployment, security, lodging, transportation and meals, prior to deployment
1554
Notes
References
Reference
FEMA, NIMS 508: Hazard Mitigation Operations Team
FEMA, NIMS 508: Hazard Mitigation Planning Team
FEMA, NIMS 509: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst
FEMA, National Incident Management System (NIMS), October 2017
FEMA, National Disaster Recovery Framework, June 2016
FEMA, National Mitigation Framework, June 2016
FEMA, National Response Framework, June 2016
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, December 2012
Published Versions
Version Publish Date Document Type
2.0 7/18/2023 10:10:26 AM PDF
1.3 3/11/2020 9:46:08 AM PDF
1.2 1/4/2019 2:13:40 PM PDF
1.1 9/28/2018 5:13:10 PM PDF
1.0 6/13/2016 2:42:26 PM PDF