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Name

Geology Field Reconnaissance Specialist

Status

Published

Version

1.0

Updated

10/13/2020 8:58:40 AM

Original Release

10/13/2020

Last Major Release

10/13/2020

NQS Position

Resource Category

Damage Assessment

Primary Core Capability

Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities

Secondary Core Capability

Resource Kind

Personnel

Overall Function

The Geology Field Reconnaissance Specialist observes, photographs, and quantitatively describes the location of physical evidence related to geological consequences for, and disaster impacts on, both built and natural environments

Single resource

In conjunction with a NIMS typed team

NIMS Typed Team

Geology Field Reconnaissance Team

In conjunction with a NIMS typed unit

NIMS Typed Unit

Description Notes

Not Specified

Supporting Core Capabilities
None

Types
Type 1	The Geology Field Reconnaissance Specialist: 1. Collects data on geo-hazard related emergencies to augment and support the efforts of the requesting agency or state 2. Supports the collection, compilation, and analysis of geological and geotechnical data during an investigation of a geologic incident using underground, ground, and aerial observations 3. Observes, describes, photographs, and quantitatively assesses the consequences of ground failure, ground shaking, soil–structure interaction, tsunami inundation, wave height, and velocity characteristics related to a wide range of geo-hazards and threats, such as earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes, flooding, and dam failures 4. Supports data delivery to Emergency Operations Center (EOC) or technical information clearinghouse 5. Contributes to final reconnaissance report on incident

Type 1

The Geology Field Reconnaissance Specialist: 1. Collects data on geo-hazard related emergencies to augment and support the efforts of the requesting agency or state 2. Supports the collection, compilation, and analysis of geological and geotechnical data during an investigation of a geologic incident using underground, ground, and aerial observations 3. Observes, describes, photographs, and quantitatively assesses the consequences of ground failure, ground shaking, soil–structure interaction, tsunami inundation, wave height, and velocity characteristics related to a wide range of geo-hazards and threats, such as earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes, flooding, and dam failures 4. Supports data delivery to Emergency Operations Center (EOC) or technical information clearinghouse 5. Contributes to final reconnaissance report on incident

Education

Not Specified

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Bachelor's degree in geology, seismology, hydrology, geophysics, engineering geology, geotechnical engineering, or other discipline related to earth science

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: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS-200 3. IS-700: National Incident Management System, An Introduction 4. IS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction

Experience

Not Specified

Type 1

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 1. Knowledge of geo-hazard principles 2. Familiarity with various data collection forms and equipment for field documentation 3. Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, and simple graphics programs 4. Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Experience: 1. Two years of experience in geological/geotechnical assessment 2. Experience with collecting and analyzing remote sensing/aerial data, engaging in disaster response, and using GIS and GPS

Physical/Medical Fitness

NIMS Guideline for the National Qualification System (NQS) defines physical / medical fitness levels for NIMS positions.

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Arduous

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
Discuss logistics for deploying 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: Geology Field Reconnaissance Team
FEMA, National Qualification System (NQS) Position Task Book for Geology Field Reconnaissance Specialist, latest edition adopted
FEMA, National Incident Management System (NIMS), October 2017
FEMA, NIMS Guideline for the NQS, November 2017
FEMA, National Response Framework, October 2019
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Circular 1242: The Plan to Coordinate NEHRP Post-Earthquake Investigations, latest edition adopted
Applied Technology Council (ATC), ATC-20-1: Field Manual: Postearthquake Safety Evaluation of Buildings, latest edition adopted
ATC, ATC-45: Field Manual: Safety Evaluation of Buildings after Windstorms and Floods, latest edition adopted

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Published Versions
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