EMERGENCY RESPONSE DISPATCHER

Emergency Dispatcher

You will confirm the location and type of emergency (e.g., type of fire, medical emergency, vehicle accident) to dispatch manpower and vehicles required for the situation.

You will evaluate emergency and administrative calls to determine type of response required (e.g., fire, police, and medical).

You will operate a central computerized phone system console (e.g., multi-line 911 systems, Reverse 911 system, other equivalent communication device) to interpret and relay emergency information.

You will use a multi-phone line communication system to transmit and receive routine and emergency calls.

You will use an automated system (e.g., Computer Aided Dispatch [CAD]) to input emergency and non-emergency response data for archive and immediate reference.

You will prioritize incoming calls or reports of an emergency to verify emergency resources are dispatched by severity of situation and manpower availability.

You will instruct callers on what to do and what not to do before responding units arrive.

Must be a US Citizen.

Must be determined suitable for federal employment.

Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.

New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.

Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.

You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license.

You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.

You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and / or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.

You will be required to meet any applicable credentialing or privileging requirements prior to appointment.

This position is considered Key / Emergency-Essential. You will be required to provide immediate and continuing support to ensure the success of combat operations or the availability of combat-essential systems.

You will be required to obtain and maintain current : Telecommunicator 1, CPR, APCO or IAED EMD, DoD HAZMAT Awareness, and communications training officer (CTO) certifications.

You will be required to obtain and maintain a current CIC / NCIC / OPENFOX operator certification.

You will be required to successfully complete the RDC Training Program to include classroom and On-The-Job Training (OJT).

As part of medical surveillance programs, the incumbent will be required to take medical examinations to assess his / her medical qualifications for duty involving work with the high level of stress inherent in this job.

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of general experience at or equivalent to the GS-03 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following : 1) Operating radio communication equipment; 2) Receiving incoming telephone or alarm systems calls; and 3) Maintaining log books / records.