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FEMA needs a contractor to provide generators for a disaster operation... who is in charge of this?
Acquisitions
Alternative Dispute Resolution
All telephone lines in a disaster area are down... who is in charge of coordinating stable phone and internet service for FEMA responders?
Disaster Emergency Communications
-may use mobile communications office vehicles!
Hazard Mitigation
Which cadre provides data analytics that aid senior leadership decision making and identifies non-standard funding or other resources that support the implementation of recovery efforts? They work with organizations and governments on all levels.
National Disaster Recovery Support
-Do you have an interest in GIS, urban planning, economics, public health, engineering, natural resources, or history?
Who might write press releases for new agencies or reports to Congress members on FEMA disaster response?
External Affairs
Who might be consulted for advice on applying universal design principles in making the survivor assistance application process more accessible?
Disability Integration
Who might use GIS and knowledge of local history to analyze potential environmental impacts of FEMA actions?
Environmental Historic Preservation
-Knowledge of GIS/GPS
-perfect for people w/ an interest in Environmental, Historic Preservation, Archaeology, Architecture, History, and Science
In what cadre would you focus on individual survivor case status after a disaster?
Individual Assistance
Who would conduct legal research and provide advice on topics as diverse as floodplain insurance, environmental and historic preservation, and internet privacy ethics?
Office of Chief Council
Who manages the funding process for disaster grants?
Financial Management
-experience in financial management/analysis/payments
Who designs and conduct online and in-person training opportunities?
What skill is necessary for this cadre?
Disaster Field Training Operations
Communication!
Who provides on-the-ground and immediate assistance to disaster survivors?
Disaster Survivor Assistance
Who is in charge of information services at all incident locations during initial setup, continuation of operations, phase down, and at closure.
Information Technology
Who is responsible for all tactical incident planning and operations to ensure efficient and effective delivery of immediate emergency assistance?
Operations
-fast paced and dynamic
Who does the hiring and works on maintaining employee relations?
Human Resources
Who might provide expert nondiscrimination and equal employment guidance to the employees and managers of FEMA?
Equal Rights
Qualification: American Sign Language Interpreter (Basic) and/or Sighted Assistant Trained
What cadre makes initial appraisals of types of relief most urgently needed, establishes necessary field offices, and coordinates the response, recovery and mitigation support to state and local governments, and nonprofit and relief organizations?
Field Leadership
-requires extensive leadership background
Who is in charge of resource planning, movement, ordering, tracking, and property management of Initial Response Resources, teams, and accountable property during the life of an incident?
Logistics
This cadre plans, collects, evaluates, disseminates, and manages information regarding a threat or incident.
Planning
Which cadre focuses on debris removal, emergency protective measures, and the repair, replacement, or restoration of disaster-damaged, publicly owned facilities and some private non-profit facilities?
Public Assistance
-GPS/GIS, engineering/construction/damage assessment/ surveying/design
Which cadre requires practical knowledge of the techniques and procedures in the areas of hazard assessment, life safety, and industrial hygiene?
Safety
Which cadre is in charge of badging and fingerprinting? As well as general protection of personnel, property, and facilities during disaster and non-disaster operations.
Security