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15-509-1408

Name

Hazard Mitigation Community Planner Specialist (NQS)

Status

Published

Version

1.0

Updated

7/19/2019 9:13:49 AM

Original Release

07/19/2019

Last Major Release

07/19/2019

NQS Position

Resource Category

Hazard Mitigation

Primary Core Capability

Planning

Secondary Core Capability

Resource Kind

Personnel

Overall Function

The Hazard Mitigation (HM) Community Planner Specialist provides expertise in a range of subject areas related to HM planning, including long-term recovery plans and HM plans that conform to the requirements of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000. This position serves as a liaison for various technical disciplines that have roles in HM, with the purpose of integrating various elements into a mitigation plan.

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 1	The HM Community Planner Specialist: 1. Coordinates with immediate supervisor to identify and integrate local, state, tribal, and territorial HM priorities 2. Reviews plans and coordinates with HM and Public Assistance staff to identify Section 406 mitigation opportunities 3. Coordinates with HM staff to ensure that HM grant program project applications conform to the HM plan 4. Reviews mitigation plans/updates to ensure compliance with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) guidance 5. Completes HM plan review documents (crosswalk) 6. Works directly with local, state, tribal, and territorial communities to provide guidance on FEMA and AHJ requirements and best practices 7. Coordinates with local, state, tribal, and territorial entities to identify any technical assistance and training necessary to facilitate mitigation plan development and implementation 8. Provides support for and assistance with planning-related training for local, state, tribal, and territorial governments 9. Participates in community long-term recovery meetings to identify potential funding sources for mitigation projects 10. Collaborates with other HM personnel to share mitigation program information

Type 1

The HM Community Planner Specialist: 1. Coordinates with immediate supervisor to identify and integrate local, state, tribal, and territorial HM priorities 2. Reviews plans and coordinates with HM and Public Assistance staff to identify Section 406 mitigation opportunities 3. Coordinates with HM staff to ensure that HM grant program project applications conform to the HM plan 4. Reviews mitigation plans/updates to ensure compliance with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) guidance 5. Completes HM plan review documents (crosswalk) 6. Works directly with local, state, tribal, and territorial communities to provide guidance on FEMA and AHJ requirements and best practices 7. Coordinates with local, state, tribal, and territorial entities to identify any technical assistance and training necessary to facilitate mitigation plan development and implementation 8. Provides support for and assistance with planning-related training for local, state, tribal, and territorial governments 9. Participates in community long-term recovery meetings to identify potential funding sources for mitigation projects 10. Collaborates with other HM personnel to share mitigation program information

Education

Three years of work experience in emergency management, community planning, public affairs, or a related field may substitute for education requirement.

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Bachelor's degree in planning, emergency management, public administration, or related field

Training

Not Specified

Type 1

Completion of the following: 1. IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100 2. IS-161: Hazard Mitigation Community Planning in Disaster Operations 3. IS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS-200 4. IS-318: Mitigation Planning for Local and Tribal Communities 5. IS-393: Introduction to Hazard Mitigation 6. IS-700: National Incident Management System, An Introduction 7. IS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction 8. IS-2700: National Mitigation Framework, An Introduction 9. IS-2900: National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF) Overview 10. E/L0103: Planning: Emergency Operations

Experience

Not Specified

Type 1

Experience: 1. Successful completion of the National Qualification System (NQS) Position Task Book (PTB) for the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Hazard Mitigation Community Planner Specialist, or equivalent AHJ documentation 2. Direct experience participating in reviewing local, state, tribal, or territorial mitigation plans, including development of crosswalks 3. Knowledge of FEMA’s Mitigation Planning How-To Series (386 series)

Physical/Medical Fitness

NIMS Guideline for the NQS defines Physical/Medical Fitness levels for NQS positions.

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Light

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 five years

Professional and Technical Licenses and Certifications

Not Specified

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Not 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

1007

Notes

References
Reference
FEMA, National Qualification System (NQS) Position Task Book for Hazard Mitigation Community Planner Specialist, latest edition adopted
FEMA, National Incident Management System (NIMS), October 2017
FEMA, NIMS Guideline for the NQS, November 2017
FEMA, National Disaster Recovery Framework, June 2016
FEMA, National Mitigation Framework, June 2016
FEMA, National Response Framework, June 2016
Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000
Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Section 406, as amended

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