Position Specific Requirements
Planning Team Manager
The Task Force Planning Team Manager is responsible for planning aspects of
the Task Force during incident operations. The Planning Team Manager
supervises the Structures Specialist and Technical Information Specialist. The
Planning Team Manager reports directly to the Task Force Leader
Description of Duties
The Planning Team Manager is responsible for:
Developing and implementing the planning components of the Task Force
Tactical Action Plan;
Coordinating, managing, and supervising all planning component activities;
Determining the planning component organizational and logistics needs;
Receiving briefings and situation reports and ensures that all planning
personnel are kept informed of status changes;
Providing situation reports and maintaining records and reports;
Preparing performance evaluations for assigned personnel (ICS 225);
Providing accountability, maintenance, and minor repairs for all Planning
Team equipment;
Adhering to all safety procedures;
Performing additional tasks or duties as assigned during a mission.
Individuals who meet the following requirements and criteria will be eligible to become
Task Force Planning Team Managers in the DHS/FEMA National US&R Response
System. The intent of these requirements is to select functional managers capable of
effectively managing and supervising the planning component in the urban disaster
environment.
Required Training
The Planning Team Manager shall;
1. Meet all General Training requirements
2. Complete GPS Awareness
3. Complete ICS 300 in accordance with the National Standard Curriculum
Training Development Guidance
4. Complete Planning Team Training course.