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7-509-1463

Name

Public Works Supervisor

Status

Published

Version

1.0

Updated

3/16/2021 8:52:13 AM

Original Release

03/16/2021

Last Major Release

03/16/2021

NQS Position

Resource Category

Public Works

Primary Core Capability

Infrastructure Systems

Secondary Core Capability

Resource Kind

Personnel

Overall Function

The Public Works Supervisor leads a group of Equipment Operators or similar field or operations staff.

Single resource

In conjunction with a NIMS typed team

NIMS Typed Team

Public Works Support Team

In conjunction with a NIMS typed unit

NIMS Typed Unit

Description Notes

Not Specified

Supporting Core Capabilities
None

Types
Type	Description
Type 1	The Public Works Supervisor: 1. Supports overall public works response and recovery activities in a field or office setting 2. Provides direct supervision of public works field staff or Equipment Operators 3. Collaborates with other agencies and utilities to ensure a coordinated project site or operation 4. Is responsible for basic documentation of activities

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: 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

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	1. Five years of experience in the public works field 2. Two years of recent supervisory experience in the public works field 3. Experience with public works activities in a community comparable in scope and complexity to the affected jurisdiction

Physical/Medical Fitness

1. The 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 hard hats, safety-toe boots, reflective vests, eye and ear protection, respirators, gloves and masks.

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	1. Moderate 2. Is able to work while wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE

Currency

Not Specified

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Currently works in this position in a municipal, county, state, tribal or territorial public works department

Professional and Technical Licenses and Certifications

Not Specified

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	License or certification in accordance with applicable regulations, based on incident needs

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.
Requestor specifies any specialized licenses or endorsements necessary, such as a Class A commercial driver's license (CDL), based on incident needs.

1399

Notes

References
Reference
FEMA, NIMS 508: Public Works Support Team
FEMA, NIMS 509: Equipment Operator
FEMA, National Incident Management System (NIMS), October 2017
FEMA, NIMS Guideline for the National Qualification System (NQS), November 2017
FEMA, National Response Framework, October 2019

Version	Publish Date	Document Type
Published Versions
1.0	3/16/2021 8:52:13 AM	PDF