ID
2-509-1382
Name
Technical Specialist - Unmanned Aircraft System
Status
Published
Version
1.5
Updated
1/4/2019 5:00:30 PM
Original Release
06/19/2018
Last Major Release
01/04/2019
NQS Position
Resource Category
Incident Management
Primary Core Capability
Situational Assessment
Secondary Core Capability
Resource Kind
Personnel
Overall Function
The Technical Specialist–Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) provides technical support to the UAS Team, including managing data recording equipment and software, managing communications systems and frequencies, and maintaining documentation in the appropriate chain of custody.
Single resource
In conjunction with a NIMS typed team
NIMS Typed Team
Unmanned Aircraft System Team
In conjunction with a NIMS typed unit
NIMS Typed Unit
Description Notes
Not Specified
Supporting Core Capabilities |
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Types | |
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Type | Description |
Type 1 | The UAS: 1. Ensures that data recording and streaming equipment is operational preflight, during flight, and post-flight to achieve the mission objectives 2. Works with the Air Tactical Group Supervisor to ensure that the UAS operational control frequencies do not conflict with other UAS in the flight area 3. Performs preflight and post-flight safety and security checks of on-board data gathering and streaming equipment 4. Communicates safety, hazards, needs, and concerns relating to data gathering and streaming equipment to the flight observer 5. Maintains the flow of streamed data to the receiver while the aircraft is in flight 6. Ensures that backup recording devices are operational before launch 7. Checks data recorded, creates backup copy, and forwards original to designated operations and planning authorities 8. Documents the chain of custody for information gathered from the aircraft |
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Education | Not Specified |
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Training | Not Specified |
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Experience | The AHJ may accept documentation of equivalent military experience. |
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Physical/Medical Fitness | Not Specified |
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Currency | Not Specified |
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Professional and Technical Licenses and Certifications | Not Specified |
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Composition and Ordering Specifications |
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Specification |
Discuss logistics for deploying this position, such as security, lodging, transportation, and meals, prior to deployment |
This position typically works 12 hours per shift, is self-sustainable for 72 hours, and is deployable for up to 14 days |
Notes |
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References |
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Reference |
FEMA, NIMS 508: Unmanned Aircraft System Team |
FEMA, NIMS 509: Remote Pilot in Command |
FEMA, NIMS Guideline for the National Qualification System, November 2017 |
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Joint Order (JO) 7200.23: Air Traffic Organization Policy, October 2016 |
Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 107: Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems, latest edition adopted |
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 CFR Part 1910.120: Hazardous Materials Awareness, latest edition adopted |