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National Qualification System (NQS)

​​​"The National Qualification System (NQS) is a process that strengthens the Resource Management component of the National Incident Management System (NIMS). The purpose of the NQS Implementation Objectives is to provide specific benchmarks and example activities for organizations and jurisdictions to use when implementing NQS and when discussing NQS implementation with their partners and other jurisdictions. The objectives help to bring organizational qualification procedures, certification programs and credentialing standards in alignment with the NIMS Guideline for the National Qualification System. Beginning in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022, FEMA plans to leverage the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Program to make the implementation of the National Qualification System a requirement for EMPG funding." (Source: FAQ, National Qualification System Process)

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Overview

The overall goal of NQS is to enhance the state's preparedness by ensuring emergency management personnel in West Virginia are held to the same standards for training and qualifications, thus increasing interoperability between all jurisdictions. The West Virginia Emergency Management Division (WVEMD), in coordination with local emergency management entities, will accomplish this goal through completion of training, completion of Position Task Books (PTBs), and issuance of Credentials to all personnel whose completed applications​ were reviewed and approved by the WVEMD Qualification Review Board.

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WVEMD Position Task Books

All WVEMD PTBs are aligned with WVEMD State EOC functions and were developed with the FEMA EOC Skillsets.​​

​Command
​Operations Branch
​Situational Awareness Section
​Planning Support Section
​Logistics Branch
​Finance Admin Branch
​SEOC Director
​Operations Branch Director
​Situational Awareness Section Chief
​Planning Support Section Chief
​Logistics Branch Director
​Finance Admin Branch Director
​Admininstration Unit​
​Operations Specialist
​Situational Awareness Specialist
​Planning Support Specialist
​Logistics Specialist
​Finance Admin Specialist​
​Area Liaison
​Communication Specialist
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​Technical Specialist (GIS)
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​Documentation Unit
​Transportation Specialist
​​Technical Specialist (IT)
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​Liaison Officer
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​Public Information Officer
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​Recovery Representative​
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FEMA Position Task Books

All FEMA PTBs are listed in the Resource Typing Library Tool (RTLT). To view the fillable PDF version of a FEMA PTB, click on the corresponding "View PDF" link.

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To view required training for a PTB, click on the PTB, then the link next to "Position Type." Scroll down until you see "Training."

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WVEMD Qualification Review Board

The WVEMD Qualification Review Board (QRB) is a panel consisting of WVEMD staff, a representative from the West Virginia Emergency Management Council​ (WVEMC), and an ad hoc subject matter expert relevant to the given QRB activity. The QRB is the governing body for NQS in West Virginia, and is responsible for reviewing 1) applications for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL); 2) locally-developed NQS Procedures and Custom PTBs; and 3) completed PTB packets.

Current WVEMD QRB Members

  • Lonnie Bryson (WVEMD, Chief of Preparedness & Response)
  • Brent Burger (WVEMD, State Training Officer)
  • Kyle Pajarito (WVEMD, State NQS Coordinator)
  • John Hoffman (WVEMC Representative)
  • Ad Hoc Member

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External Links & Other Resources

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If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Kyle Pajarito (State NQS Coordinator) at kyle.c.pajarito@wv.gov​

Last Updated: September 2024


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