S340 - Human Resource Specialist

Reviewed: 2006     Hours: 20

Course Description:

This course is designed to equip an individual with the technical skills and knowledge needed to fulfill the role of Human Resource Specialist (HRSP) on emergency incidents.  The primary purpose of the HRSP is to assist the Incident Command Team in maintaining a harmonious and professional environment by facilitating the resolution of a wide range of human resource issues.

Objectives:

• Monitor incident activities for violations of appropriate practices and or activities that could lead to violations.
  
• Inform incident management that inappropriate practices or activities exist.
  
• Maintain appropriate visibility.
  
• Assist incident management by providing information on proper incident behavior.
  
• Advise incident management/supervisors on proper actions to take to alleviate inappropriate practices.
  
• Assist incident management in resolution of inappropriate acts or conditions by facilitating appropriate process.
  
• Participate in daily Incident Management Team briefings.
  
• Provide appropriate documentation of contacts made during the incident.
  

Target Group:

Personnel desiring to be qualified as HRSP. 

Minimum Instructor Qualifications:

It is recommended that the lead instructor be a Geographic Area HRSP Coordinator.
Lead and unit instructors must be qualified Human Resource Specialists (HRSP).
See Course Instructions for adjunct instructor recommendations.

Also see Instructor Certification at the beginning of the Field Manager's Course Guide.

Prerequisites:

None

Offer Level:
Regional, state, or area

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