LEAD EMERGENCY SERVICES DISPATCHER

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to provide emergency response services to the 49th Wing assigned aircraft and personnel as well as police, fire and medical services to the public by answering emergency 911 calls and coordinate dispatch response with appropriate personnel and equipment for Fire, Medical, Hazardous Materials (HazMat), Confined Space, Wildland Fires.

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Duties

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• Supervises and leads three or more emergency vehicle dispatchers in the performance of emergency 911-callreceiving and providing emergency dispatching services.
• Responds to emergency 911-call by providing emergency dispatching services.
• Performs Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) services to callers with medical emergencies.
• Maintains maps, checklists and charts, including automated programs. Maintains a current automated outage status file and ensures oncoming senior fire officials receive current outage reports.
• Operates and maintains telephones, automated data processing equipment, printers, recorders, facsimile equipment, and other devices installed in the dispatch center.
• Prepares and maintains reports and records relating to emergency responses.
• Prepares and maintains duty schedules and conducts training relating to Dispatch Center.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at:
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Incumbent must obtain International Fire Service Accreditation Congress Certification as a Telecommunicator, Level II.
• Incumbent is required to work on alternate work schedule, which requires an uncommon tour of duty (including weekends and holidays).
• Incumbent is required to perform critical services regardless of weather conditions or base closure and report to the duty station at the regularly scheduled work time.
• May be required to respond on off-duty time during a conflagration or stay over until an emergency has been terminated or until properly relieved by a qualified dispatcher.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a current EMD certification, including initial and follow-on certification.
• Incumbent must be CPR certified and maintain CPR certification during employment.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a current EMD certification, including initial and follow-on certification.
• Must participate in exercises by relaying accurate information. Must be resourceful and alert to adequately perform duties.
• Incumbent must participate in recurrent proficiency training, as directed.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.

Qualifications

Continued of Employment Continued:

• Works in close harmony with supervisors, co-workers and others during day-to-day routines and during emergencies. Is required to maintain good working relationships with on and off-base agencies, maintaining a consistently courteous attitude at all times. Keeps calm and cool during emergency situations.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Position, Dispatching Series 2151 .

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge and skill in leadership needed lead the day-to-day operations of subordinate positions. Knowledge and ability to orient, instruct and inform lower graded employees, distribute and balance work assignments; monitor work accomplishment and keep supervisors informed. Knowledge of a body of standardized transportation regulations, procedures, operations and federal and state laws, policies and procedures related to the emergency dispatch function to perform a full range of dispatching duties and resolve emergency response problems. Knowledge of proper use of communications radios and procedures sufficient to gather information from individuals in emergency situations and provide instruction to both dispatched employees and the customers on matters such as Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Knowledge of emergency call receiving equipment and associated Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) equipment required to received and respond to incoming emergency calls. Knowledge of geographic area served, including the ability to read a map, plot grid coordinates, determine scales, and recognize map symbols. Knowledge of the characteristics and capacity of the transportation equipment being dispatched to resolve emergency response problems and coordinate actions. Knowledge of vehicle safety rules, regulations, and guidance. Knowledge of one or more automated transportation databases sufficient to input a range of standard information to maintain dispatch logs and records. Knowledge of contingency operations to real world and exercise emergency situations pertaining to vehicle operations

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-06 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of communications operations.
2. Knowledge of basic computer operations to include word processing, retrieval and input of data. A qualified typist is not required.
3. Ability to read layered computerized grid maps which reflect such systems as electrical, water, gas, central heating distribution, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and pollution control.
4. Knowledge of location and availability of emergency apparatus, the kind of apparatus and equipment needed for the emergency at hand.
5. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing using a calm and stable demeanor while dealing with emergency situations.
6. Ability to work independently without immediate supervision as well as orient, instruct and inform lower graded employees, distribute/balance work assignments; monitor work accomplishment and keep supervisors informed.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here .

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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