
Frequent Questions & Their Answers
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- Register on the Vanguard site
- Completed registration triggers request for initiation of background investigation.
- (3-5 days) FEMA emails employee 3 forms to fill out (including the credit check authorization) and instructions and possible locations for getting finger printed (note: 1 form needs to be witnessed – this can be done by anyone over 18 yrs old)
- Finger Printing – FEMA will provide possible DHS locations for fingerprinting.
- Employees near a FEMA location will contact the location and request an appointment to get fingerprinted electronically (no hard cards needed)– they will be immediately in the system (instructions included by FEMA)
- If employee is NOT near a FEMA location, employee will be directed to request fingerprint cards from their FEMA contact. FEMA will mail (usually overnight) required number of fingerprint cards which can be taken to a local law enforcement agency to have fingerprints taken.
- Follow FEMA instructions on completing the fingerprint cards and bringing the required forms of identification.
- Contact your local agency(s) to determining fingerprinting services and to request an appointment. Be sure to clarify any fees for fingerprinting.
- Return completed fingerprint cards and required forms to the address provided by overnight delivery.
- Finger Printing – FEMA will provide possible DHS locations for fingerprinting.
- (2-5 days, estimate only) FEMA will notify Vanguard IS, who will notify you of your status – eligible /not eligible.
- If you are eligible, arrangements and further coordination will be done to get an actual FEMA badge issued. Once eligible, you can charge to the project. However, you cannot be in the field without an actual badge.
- Within 120 days – complete the E-QIP process online to ensure your badge remains valid (links and information will be sent by FEMA.)
Do not fill out the paperwork on the Vanguard inspector portal. Forms will be completed during the background check and badging process.
Inspectors are generally asked to accept deployment for at least thirty (30) days; therefore, provisions (clothing, medication, etc.) for at least that length of time is suggested. Remember to plan and dress appropriately for the climate and weather conditions in the region. Jeans/khakis with polo/short sleeved shirts are suggested; use your best judgment when determining appropriate and safe footwear.
Please save your registration and exist the portal. Follow the steps below.
- Log into the portal using username and password created during the registration process
- Click on My Profile
- Then Click on Additional Info
- Within the Additional Info screen, there is a drop down for Referred by (see screen shot below)
- In the Referred by Drop Down, please select ATK, LBG, AI, and CSS as appropriate.
It is possible you may have an account already. Attempt to login at https://vanguardhis.com/ and verify your information, including your company referral code. For existing users:
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- Navigate to login page (https://lms.vanguardem.com/LMSaaS/faces/page/login/Login.seam)
- Enter your username (email address) and the password previously setup
- Click the Login button
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- Navigate to login page (https://lms.vanguardem.com/LMSaaS/faces/page/login/Login.seam)
- Enter your username (email address) and the temporary password sent to you
- You will then be prompted to set up a new password
- Enter your email address as your password
- Enter new password in both the new password and new password confirmation fields.
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- One lowercase alphabetic character
- One uppercase alphabetic character
- One number
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- Navigate to login page (https://lms.vanguardem.com/LMSaaS/faces/page/login/Login.seam)
- Enter your username (email address) and the temporary password sent to you
- You will then be prompted to set up a new password
- Enter the temporary password sent to you as your existing password
- Enter new password in both the new password and new password confirmation fields.
All employees from the JV Partners will be deployed for staff augmentation support services. You will not be paid as an independent contractor/inspector.
Yes, only if you have performed work for FEMA before.
Follow your corporate standard policies for overtime