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Name

Public Assistance/Infrastructure Mitigation Specialist

Status

Published

Version

1.0

Updated

7/18/2023 10:10:44 AM

Original Release

07/18/2023

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

A Public Assistance/Infrastructure Hazard Mitigation Specialist assists communities by identifying, developing, quantifying, and/or reviewing public works and infrastructure mitigation projects for sound mitigation techniques and eligibility for Public Assistance (PA) 406 Mitigation funding. The Public Assistance/Infrastructure Hazard Mitigation Specialist also manages 406 Mitigation grant projects that promote mitigation measures that reduce future loss of life and property, protect the federal investment in public infrastructure, and ultimately help build disaster resilient communities through the Permanent Work Categories (C-G) of the Public Assistance Program as authorized by Section 406(e) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act

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 Public Assistance/Infrastructure Hazard Mitigation Specialist: 1. Identifies, develops, quantifies, and/or reviews projects for sound mitigation techniques and eligibility for PA 406 Mitigation funding for Permanent Work (Cat. C-G) 2. Communicates 406 Mitigation rules and processes with internal and external partners (e.g., Emergency Program Manager, HM Officer, Building Official, Construction Cost Estimator, Public Works Director) 3. Identifies the potential for projects as determined by disaster related damages within the Local HM Plan, County HM Plan, and capital improvement plan to provide recommendations and assist with the development of innovative strategies and add resiliency across Cat. C-G 4. Assists with the development of cost effective, technically feasible, and environmentally compliant 406 Mitigation project applications 5. Performs Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) using FEMA approved BCA software or methodology for potential 406 Mitigation projects 6. Develops and prepares justifications and narratives on the outcome of the analysis 7. Upon grant award, manages the project grant in accordance with FEMA PA grant requirements

Type 1

The Public Assistance/Infrastructure Hazard Mitigation Specialist: 1. Identifies, develops, quantifies, and/or reviews projects for sound mitigation techniques and eligibility for PA 406 Mitigation funding for Permanent Work (Cat. C-G) 2. Communicates 406 Mitigation rules and processes with internal and external partners (e.g., Emergency Program Manager, HM Officer, Building Official, Construction Cost Estimator, Public Works Director) 3. Identifies the potential for projects as determined by disaster related damages within the Local HM Plan, County HM Plan, and capital improvement plan to provide recommendations and assist with the development of innovative strategies and add resiliency across Cat. C-G 4. Assists with the development of cost effective, technically feasible, and environmentally compliant 406 Mitigation project applications 5. Performs Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) using FEMA approved BCA software or methodology for potential 406 Mitigation projects 6. Develops and prepares justifications and narratives on the outcome of the analysis 7. Upon grant award, manages the project grant in accordance with FEMA PA grant requirements

Education

Not Specified

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Not Specified

Training

Completing E-312: Fundamentals of Building Science is recommended, but not required

Type 1

Completion of the following: 1. IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100 2. IS-253: Overview of FEMA's Environmental and Historic Preservation Review 3. IS-276: Benefit-Cost Analysis Fundamentals 4. E-278: National Flood Insurance Program/Community Rating System 5. IS-393: Introduction to Hazard Mitigation 6. IS-700: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System 7. IS-1014: Integrating 406 Mitigation Considerations into Your Public Assistance Grant

Experience

Not Specified

Type 1

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 1. Knowledge of FEMA hazard mitigation programs, including eligibility and purpose of 404 and 406 Hazard Mitigation 2. Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in the construction of structures and infrastructure 3. Knowledge of design and construction methods to reduce risk of future hazard damages to public buildings and infrastructure 4. Ability to analyze data and perform cost analysis of the information 5. Knowledge of the application process for federal grant awards 6. Ability to apply program regulations and FEMA policies concerning PA 406 Hazard Mitigation 7. Ability to support an HM strategy while coordinating with other partners and grants specialists 8. Technical proficiency to utilize cloud-based software for grant applications and management Experience: 1. Experience in FEMA PA program delivery and in identifying hazard mitigation solutions

Physical/Medical Fitness

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

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Light

Currency

Not Specified

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Currency is determined by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

Professional and Technical Licenses and Certifications

Not Specified

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Not 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 [HM] Operations Team)
Discuss logistics for this position, such as working conditions, length of deployment, security, lodging, transportation and meals, prior to deployment

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Notes

References
Reference
FEMA, NIMS 508: Hazard Mitigation Operations Team
FEMA, Hazard Mitigation Field Operations Guide, Section 3 - Hazards and Performance Analysis
FEMA, National Incident Management System (NIMS), October 2017
FEMA, NIMS Guideline for the National Qualification System, November 2017
FEMA, Public Assistance Policy 9526.1 - Hazard Mitigation Funding Under Section 406 (Stafford Act)
Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Public Law 93-288, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.

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