Ptbs list and track employees demonstrated performance and training requirements for fqs positions, and the deployment tracking system dts tracks progress toward ptb completion. 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. 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. Allhazards operations section chief position task book fema.
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. The performance criteria are associated with core nqs competencies, behaviors, and tasks. 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. O task can be completed in any situation classroom, simulation, daily job, incident.
Incident management team position task book allhazards planning section chief version. Ensure training and exercise activities of the task force meet fema s specifications, requirements and certifications. Fema qualification system position task books for all cadres and their positions. Nims guideline for the national qualification system. National qualification system position task books fema.
The federal emergency management agency fema supports the nqs by. Responsibilities identifying trainees based on agency requirements and strategic goals. A trainee must meet required position experience for ptb initiation. Fema uses electronic position task books ptbs as a tool to establish, track, and update fema qualification system fqs qualification metrics for the agency. 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. Nwcg position task books ptbs are a key component of the qualification process for specified nwcg positions. Fema also has crafted the nims job titlesposition qualifications and accompanying position task books ptb, the nims guideline for. 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. Allhazards helicopter crewmember heac updating of required training to. Fema qualification system position task books 1 fema. The task book lists the performance requirements tasks for this specific position in a format that. The ptb provides an observable, measurable, and standardized means to evaluate and document trainee proficiency. Nqs ptb radiological operations support specialist.
Frequently asked questions faqs about position task books ptbs and the fema qualification system fqs 2 1218. O other, i incident, w wildfire, rx prescribed fire, wrx wildfire or prescribed fire and r rare event. Allhazards planning section chief position task book fema. Each ptb lists the performance requirements tasks for the specific position in a format that allows a trainee.
Frequently asked questions faqs about position task. Each task has a code associated with the type of training assignment where the task may be completed. This language should be placed at the front of each of the nqs postion task books. Allhazards logistics section chief position task book. National qualification system position tasks books. For dsa specialist trainees who have not started a cr ptb. Nims position task books ptb identify the competencies, behaviors, and tasks. The position task book ptb documents the performance criteria a trainee must. Nwcg member agencies maintain agencyspecific position task books.