ID
7-509-1417
Name
Hydraulic Modeler
Status
Published
Version
1.0
Updated
11/5/2019 9:38:42 AM
Original Release
11/05/2019
Last Major Release
11/05/2019
NQS Position
Resource Category
Public Works
Primary Core Capability
Infrastructure Systems
Secondary Core Capability
 
Resource Kind
Personnel
Overall Function
The Hydraulic Modeler plans and models water systems, wastewater systems, and projects related to stormwater, groundwater, and recycled water
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 Description
Type 1The Hydraulic Modeler: 1. Plans and models water and wastewater systems related to: a. Gravity sanitary sewers and force mains b. Water distribution and transmission pipelines c. Water and wastewater pump stations 2. Uses Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to help plan response efforts
Components
Component Notes  
EducationNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or related field
TrainingNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Completion 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
ExperienceRequestor gives provider modeling software requirements.
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 11. Advanced knowledge of system hydraulics and hydraulic modeling software for pressurized and gravity pipeline networks 2. Knowledge of and experience working with GIS
Physical/Medical Fitness1. NIMS Guideline for the National Qualification System (NQS) defines Physical/Medical Fitness levels for NIMS positions. 2. PPE is mission-specific and may vary by work environment; it includes protective footwear, protective clothing for skin exposure, eye and ear protection, respirators, gloves, and masks.
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 11. Moderate 2. Is able to work while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
CurrencyNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Functions in this position during an operational incident, planned event, exercise, drill, or simulation at least once every three years
Professional and Technical Licenses and Certifications1. Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) specifies necessary licenses or certifications. 2. AHJ determines reciprocity or equivalency with the providing jurisdiction before deployment.
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Not Specified
Composition and Ordering Specifications
Specification
This position can be ordered in conjunction with a National Incident Management System (NIMS) typed team (Operations Team – Water Treatment Facility; Operations Team – Wastewater Treatment Facility; Repair and Start-Up Team Lift and Pump Stations – Wastewater Facility; Repair and Start-Up Team Water Pump Facilities – Water Production; Repair Team – Water Distribution System; Repair and Start-Up Team – Water Treatment Facility; Repair and Start-Up Team – Wastewater Treatment Facility)
Discuss logistics for deploying this position, such as working conditions, safety, length of deployment, security, lodging, transportation, and meals, prior to deployment
Requestor and provider discuss safety and work environment prior to deployment
1175
Notes
References
Reference
FEMA, NIMS 508: Operations Team – Water Treatment Facility
FEMA, NIMS 508: Operations Team – Wastewater Treatment Facility
FEMA, NIMS 508: Repair and Start-Up Team Lift and Pump Stations – Wastewater Facility
FEMA, NIMS 508: Repair and Start-Up Team Water Pump Facilities – Water Production
FEMA, NIMS 508: Repair Team – Water Distribution System
FEMA, NIMS 508: Repair and Start-Up Team – Water Treatment Facility
FEMA, NIMS 508: Repair and Start-Up Team – Wastewater Treatment Facility
FEMA, National Incident Management System (NIMS), October 2017
FEMA, NIMS Guideline for the NQS, November 2017
FEMA, National Response Framework, June 2016
Published Versions
Version Publish Date Document Type
1.0 11/5/2019 9:38:42 AM PDF