Structures Specialists (StS)
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Description of Duties
The Structures Specialist is responsible for:
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Assessing the immediate structural condition of the affected area of Task Force operations, which includes identifying structure types, specific damage and structural hazards.
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Recommending the appropriate type and amount of structural hazard mitigation in order to minimize risks on site to task force personnel.
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Cooperating with and assisting other search and rescue resources.
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Monitoring assigned structures for condition changes while rescue and recovery operations are proceeding.
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Assuming an active role in implementing approved structural hazard mitigation as a designer, inspector, and possibly a supervisor.
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Coordinating and communicating the structural related hazard mitigation with IST Structural Unit Leader.
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Accountability, maintenance, and minor repairs for all issued equipment.
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Adhering to all safety procedures.
Position Requirements and Criteria
In addition to the basic US&R System requirements the StS must:
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Have completed the FEMA Structural Specialist Course (StS1), facilitated by the US Army Corps of Engineers.
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Be currently licensed as a Professional Engineer with specialization in structures or equivalent as sanctioned by the FEMA US&R Structures Sub-Group.
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Have a minimum of 5 years experience in structural design and analysis to include evaluation of existing structures, field investigation or construction observation/inspection experience.
Operations Guides
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7/11/2012
7/26/2022
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10/20/2021
10/20/2021
8/22/2016
10/18/2012
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Structures Specialist Resources
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Task Force STS Position Description
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IST STS Position Description
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USACE FOG 2017
STS Training & Engagement
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2024 STS Course Dates
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2025 STS Course Dates
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STS Feedback Portal
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STS Profile Submitted
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Intention to Attend STS Course
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STS Course Application
STS News and Updates
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STS FAQ
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IST STS FAQ
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STS Hangout
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SUSAR STS Support Statement
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SSG Minutes
STS Job Aids
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STS Job Aids
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GPS Computer Interface Lesson Plan
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HERS 1-2 Rigging Intro Student Manual
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HERS 1-3 Burn Cutting Student Manual
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HERS 2-1 Site Protocal PPT-HO & Stu Manual
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HERS 2-2 Calc Weight & CG Student Manual
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HERS 2-3 Crane Basics PPT-HO & Stu Manual
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HERS 3-1 Crane Charts PPT-HO & Stu Manual
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HERS 3-2 Crane Accid & Non Tridit. Use PPT-HO & SM
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HERS 3-3 Demo Equip & Helo Ops PPT-HO & Stu Manual
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NFPA Fire Protection Manual 2003 Sect 12, Ch 11
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Shore Testing Article in Fire Engineering Sep 2011-Draft
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SCT01c Structural Engineering Systems Student Manual ver4
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SCT01d Tool Lab Student Manual
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SCT02a Shoring Basics Student Manual
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SCT02b Shore Construction Student Manual
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SCT03 Conc B&B Student Manual
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SCT04 Lifting & Moving Student Manual
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StS1 Tenative Class Schedule - Oct 2016
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StS1 Course Description
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StS2 Course Description
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StS1-1-5 Intro to Mitigation & Monitoring Methods-HO & SM
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StS2-1-3 FMA StuManual May10
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StS1-2-0 Principles of Wood Design Student Manual
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StS1 Regional Training Course Description
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Structure Collapse Awareness Student Manual - Jan2012 Version 1
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Summary of Laced Post Tests 2010
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Summary of Raker & Picket Tests - 2010
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USR IB 2023-015 - USACE StS2 Trng Course, May 19-24, 2023.pdf
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1/13/2010
1/13/2010
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1/13/2010
1/13/2010
1/13/2010
1/13/2010
2003
8/10/2011
1/21/2012
1/21/2011
1/21/2011
1/21/2011
1/21/2011
1/21/2011
3/21/2020
8/22/2016
8/22/2016
3/24/2010
5/23/2010
1/13/2010
8/22/2016
1/21/2012
8/22/2016
8/22/2016
4/25/2023