ID
9-509-1282
Name
Donations Coordination Task Force Leader (NQS)
Status
Published
Version
1.11
Updated
5/20/2024 1:34:32 PM
Original Release
11/10/2017
Last Major Release
 
NQS Position
Resource Category
Mass Care Services
Primary Core Capability
Mass Care Services
Secondary Core Capability
 
Resource Kind
Personnel
Overall Function
The Donations Coordination Task Force Leader has knowledge of all aspects of donations coordination and manages solicited and unsolicited goods, funds and services from the private sector and the public
Single resource
In conjunction with a NIMS typed team
NIMS Typed Team
Donated Goods Warehouse Management Team or Donations Coordination Task Force
In conjunction with a NIMS typed unit
NIMS Typed Unit
 
Description Notes
Not Specified
Supporting Core Capabilities
None
Types
Type Description
Type 1The Donations Coordination Task Force Leader possesses operational knowledge of all aspects of donations coordination. This position: 1. Determines staffing needs for the Donations Coordination Task Force 2. Works with state and local government agencies, FEMA Donations Specialists, nongovernmental organizations (NGO), Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) and the private sector 3. Manages solicited and unsolicited goods, funds and services from the private sector and the public 4. Coordinates the flow of donated goods during the response and recovery phases 5. Maintains open communication with all stakeholders involved in donation operations 6. Supports the Public Information Officer (PIO) in developing press releases, public service announcements (PSA) and website updates
Components
Component Notes  
EducationNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Not Specified
TrainingThe NIMS Training Program defines a national baseline to guide and promote NIMS training. It provides recommendations to assist Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) in developing their own training plans, tailored to their specific needs
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Completion of the following: 1. IS-27: Orientation to FEMA Logistics 2. IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100 3. IS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS-200 4. IS-244: Developing and Managing Volunteers 5. IS-288: The Role of Voluntary Organizations in Emergency Management 6. IS-700: National Incident Management System, An Introduction 7. IS-703: National Incident Management System Resource Management 8. IS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction 9. IS-2900: National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF) Overview 10. E0289: State Volunteer and Donations Management
ExperienceNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 1. Ability to establish and oversee multiagency warehouses 2. Familiarity with private, public and NGO donations management processes at local, state, tribal, territorial and federal levels 3. Ability to supervise donations management during an incident, simulation, planned event, exercise or drill 4. Ability to lead the development of a state donations plan or annex 5. Ability to lead the development and execution of agreements with agencies and organizations to support state donations management 6. Ability to establish and lead the Donations Coordination Task Force 7. Familiarity with Individual Assistance (IA), Public Assistance (PA) and Voluntary Agency Liaison (VAL) functions under federal agreements Experience: 1. Successful completion of the National Qualification System (NQS) Position Task Book (PTB) for the NIMS Donations Coordination Task Force Leader or equivalent AHJ documentation 2. Experience coordinating the development of a state donations plan or annex 3. Supervisory experience on a Donations Coordination Task Force in three federally declared disasters or planned events in different states, territories or tribal areas 4. Experience managing donations to support disasters or planned events 5. Experience working with VOAD on donations management
Physical/Medical Fitness1. The NIMS Guideline for the NQS defines Physical/Medical Fitness levels for NQS positions 2. PPE is mission specific and may vary by working environment; it includes protective footwear, protective clothing for skin exposure, eye and ear protection, respirators, gloves and masks
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 11. Arduous 2. Is able to work while wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 3. Maintains immunizations in accordance with current AHJ requirements
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 five years
Professional and Technical Licenses and CertificationsNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Not Specified
Composition and Ordering Specifications
Specification
Requestor specifies any additional qualifications necessary based on incident complexity and needs
Discuss logistics for deploying this position, such as working conditions, length of deployment, 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 up to 14 days
1604
Notes
References
Reference
FEMA, NIMS 508: Distribution of Emergency Supplies (DES) Task Force
FEMA, NIMS 508: Donated Goods Warehouse Management Team
FEMA, NIMS 508: Donations Coordination Task Force
FEMA, NIMS 508: Drive-Through Point of Distribution Team
FEMA, NIMS 508: Mobile Distribution Team
FEMA, NIMS 508: Pedestrian Point of Distribution Team
FEMA, NIMS 509: Distribution of Emergency Supplies (DES) Task Force Leader
FEMA, NIMS 509: Distribution of Emergency Supplies (DES) Team Leader
FEMA, NIMS 509: Donated Goods Warehouse Management Team Leader
FEMA, NIMS 509: Donations Specialist
FEMA, NIMS 509: Mass Care Specialist
FEMA, NIMS 509: Point of Distribution Team Leader
FEMA, National Qualification System (NQS) Position Task Book for Donations Task Force Leader, 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
FEMA, Recovery Policy RP9525.2, Donated Resources, February 2014
Published Versions
Version Publish Date Document Type
1.11 5/20/2024 1:34:32 PM PDF
1.10 5/1/2024 6:42:42 PM PDF
1.9 11/7/2019 4:06:46 PM PDF
1.8 1/3/2019 3:50:28 PM PDF
1.7 9/28/2018 5:20:43 PM PDF
1.6 8/3/2018 12:24:58 PM PDF
1.5 4/16/2018 10:28:27 AM PDF
1.4 4/16/2018 10:09:23 AM PDF
1.3 11/20/2017 12:00:56 PM PDF
1.2 11/20/2017 11:59:42 AM Unavailable
1.1 11/20/2017 11:53:38 AM Unavailable
1.0 11/10/2017 2:38:38 PM Unavailable