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Name

Traffic Control Specialist

Status

Published

Version

1.4

Updated

1/4/2019 5:01:07 PM

Original Release

06/19/2018

Last Major Release

01/04/2019

NQS Position

Resource Category

Incident Management

Primary Core Capability

Critical Transportation

Secondary Core Capability

Resource Kind

Personnel

Overall Function

The Traffic Control Specialist coordinates traffic control points during transportation-related incidents

Single resource

In conjunction with a NIMS typed team

NIMS Typed Team

Evacuation Coordination Team

In conjunction with a NIMS typed unit

NIMS Typed Unit

Description Notes

Not Specified

Supporting Core Capabilities
None

Types
Type 1	The Traffic Control Specialist: 1. Establishes traffic control objectives and evacuation and re-entry operational goals, under the Evacuation Coordination Team Leader's direction 2. Determines appropriate embarkation zones, as necessary 3. Coordinates with Transportation Specialist, Mass Care Specialist, and information technology specialist to identify optimal routes for evacuation and re-entry operations, considering locations of pick-up points, reception centers, and shelters 4. Identifies specific traffic control points for evacuation and re-entry operations 5. Develops plan to staff, stage, deploy, and monitor progress of traffic control points for evacuation and re-entry operations 6. Works with key local, regional, state, and Federal partners to establish and implement cohesive traffic control strategies for evacuation and re-entry 7. Coordinates with Public Information Officer to establish talking points and other communication methods, such as signage, related to evacuation routes and zones 8. Provides ongoing situational awareness updates on protective action progress, barriers, and evolving needs 9. Directs closure of evacuation corridors as hazards arise 10. Identifies and implements refuge of last resort, as necessary

Type 1

The Traffic Control Specialist: 1. Establishes traffic control objectives and evacuation and re-entry operational goals, under the Evacuation Coordination Team Leader's direction 2. Determines appropriate embarkation zones, as necessary 3. Coordinates with Transportation Specialist, Mass Care Specialist, and information technology specialist to identify optimal routes for evacuation and re-entry operations, considering locations of pick-up points, reception centers, and shelters 4. Identifies specific traffic control points for evacuation and re-entry operations 5. Develops plan to staff, stage, deploy, and monitor progress of traffic control points for evacuation and re-entry operations 6. Works with key local, regional, state, and Federal partners to establish and implement cohesive traffic control strategies for evacuation and re-entry 7. Coordinates with Public Information Officer to establish talking points and other communication methods, such as signage, related to evacuation routes and zones 8. Provides ongoing situational awareness updates on protective action progress, barriers, and evolving needs 9. Directs closure of evacuation corridors as hazards arise 10. Identifies and implements refuge of last resort, as necessary

Education

Not Specified

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Not Specified

Training

Not Specified

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Completion of the following: 1. IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100 2. IS-200: Incident Command System for Single Resource and Initial Action Incidents 3. IS-700: National Incident Management System, An Introduction 4. IS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction

Experience

Not Specified

Type 1

1. Three years of experience in Emergency Operation Center (EOC) operations in a state or local role during three or more EOC evacuation exercise activations or during one lengthy real-world activation (at least one week), involving establishing and staffing traffic control points 2. Experience with multi-jurisdictional, interagency communication coordination 3. Experience in traffic management at a local or state level

Physical/Medical Fitness

Not Specified

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Performs duties under light circumstances characterized by working consecutive 12-hour days under physical and emotional stress for sustained periods of time

Currency

Not Specified

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Functions in an evacuation position during a multi-operational incident, exercise, drill, or simulation at least once every two years

Professional and Technical Licenses and Certifications

Not Specified

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Not Specified

Composition and Ordering Specifications
Specification
Discuss logistics for deploying this position, such as security, lodging, transportation, and meals, prior to deployment
The position typically works 12 hours per shift, is self-sustainable for 72 hours, and is deployable for up to 14 days

760

Notes

References
Reference
FEMA, NIMS 508: Evacuation Coordination Team
FEMA, NIMS 509: Evacuation Coordination Team Leader
FEMA, NIMS 509: Public Information Officer
FEMA, NIMS 509: Transportation Specialist
FEMA, NIMS 509: Mass Care Specialist
FEMA, NIMS Guideline for the NQS, November 2017

Version	Publish Date	Document Type
Published Versions
1.4	1/4/2019 5:01:07 PM	PDF
1.3	9/28/2018 5:18:32 PM	PDF
1.2	6/19/2018 11:40:29 AM	PDF
1.1	6/19/2018 10:20:49 AM	PDF
1.0	6/18/2018 11:34:00 PM	PDF