Fema also has crafted the nims job titlesposition qualifications and accompanying position task books ptb, the nims guideline for. Incident management team position task book allhazards planning section chief version. Allhazards operations section chief position task book fema. The position task book ptb documents the performance criteria a trainee must. Allhazards helicopter crewmember heac updating of required training to.
Frequently asked questions faqs about position task. A llh a z a r d s o p e r a t i o n s s e c t i o n c h i e f p o s i t i o n t a s k b o o k. National qualification system position tasks books. Allhazards logistics section chief position task book. Each ptb lists the performance requirements tasks for the specific position in a format that allows a trainee. Nwcg position task books ptbs are a key component of the qualification process for specified nwcg positions. The ptb provides an observable, measurable, and standardized means to evaluate and document trainee proficiency. The position task book is used by the authority having jurisdiction to certify that the person to whom the task book belongs meets the standards recommended by the national nims integration center nic. Frequently asked questions faqs about position task books ptbs and the fema qualification system fqs 2 1218.
Responsibilities identifying trainees based on agency requirements and strategic goals. Ptb can be initiated without the trainee first completing all required training. Issuing the position task book and ensuring that the trainee meets all required prerequisites. The task book lists the performance requirements tasks for this specific position in a format that. Fema has developed the national qualification system nqs, which provides a foundational guideline on the typing of personnel resources within the nims framework, plus supporting tools. Each task has a code associated with the type of training assignment where the task may be completed. For dsa specialist trainees who have not started a cr ptb. A trainee must meet required position experience for ptb initiation. The performance criteria are associated with core nqs competencies, behaviors, and tasks. Nims position task books ptb identify the competencies, behaviors, and tasks. Ensure training and exercise activities of the task force meet fema s specifications, requirements and certifications.
The position task book ptb documents the performance criteria a trainee must meet to be certified for a position within the national qualification system nqs. Allhazards planning section chief position task book fema. National qualification system position task books fema. Fema qualification system position task books 1 fema. Fema uses electronic position task books ptbs as a tool to establish, track, and update fema qualification system fqs qualification metrics for the agency. O other, i incident, w wildfire, rx prescribed fire, wrx wildfire or prescribed fire and r rare event. Fema also has crafted the nims job titlesposition qualifications and accompanying position task books ptb, the nims guideline for mutual aid, and the eoc. Each ptb lists a general description of an observable activitybehavior followed by the competency and the associated performance requirements written as tasks for the specific po. Fema qualification system position task books for all cadres and their positions. Nqs ptb radiological operations support specialist.
The federal emergency management agency fema supports the nqs by. O task can be completed in any situation classroom, simulation, daily job, incident. Nims guideline for the national qualification system. Nwcg member agencies maintain agencyspecific position task books. Ptbs list and track employees demonstrated performance and training requirements for fqs positions, and the deployment tracking system dts tracks progress toward ptb completion. Position task book water rescue specialist pierce county. This language should be placed at the front of each of the nqs postion task books.