Volunteer Reserve MEOC Technician

Riverside County Fire Department Reserve MEOC Comm Technician This is an Unpaid Position Description Created: June 2025

PURPOSE AND DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Reserve MEOC Comm Technicians assist the Riverside County Fire Department a variety of emergency and non emergency situations including but not limited to planned or unplanned response(s) as part of a Mobile Emergency Operations Center to department events and emergencies. Teamwork, personal investment, and self-sacrifice are the basis of the social framework of a Reserve MEOC Comm Technician. Reserve MEOC Comm Technicians also provide a variety of community services. This position requires each individual member to perform a variety of duties and may include the responding to calls within the community as well as assisting other neighboring communities during mutual aid responses. In addition, Reserve MEOC Comm Technicians may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

The examples of functions listed in this class specification are representative but not necessarily exhaustive or descriptive of any one position in the class. Management is not precluded from assigning other related functions not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment for the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with a qualified disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis. Essential Functions: Reserve MEOC Comm Technician’s: Under supervision, assist department staff in establishing incident communications, issue and track communications equipment, assist in setting up and maintaining the County’s Mobile Communications units at incidents and events. May operate two way radio’s in support of incidents or events and maintain required logs of incident activities Perform other incident related functions such as check-in status recording and display processor

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Each Reserve MEOC Comm Technicians brings a unique combination of experience, knowledge, skills and abilities to the team. Knowledge, skills and abilities that are particularly applicable to this type of assignment include: Must have the ability to work effectively under the stress of emergency situations and calmly and effectively handle others in emergency situations. Must have the ability to read, learn, and remember changes in policy or procedures. Must have the ability to apply information in a logical manner; maintain composure, confront stressful situations, and withstand the effects of repeated exposure to traumatic situations. Must have the ability to take and follow orders from supervisors. Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community personnel, other fire agencies, outside agencies, and the general public.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Reserve MEOC Comm Technicians must possess the physical, mental, and emotional ability to successfully perform the essential and often stressful duties of such an assignment. The mental/physical characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met: Frequently stand, walk or sit for extended timeframes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Must be a high school graduate or have passed the GED Requirements at time of appointment. Be able to read and write English at a level required for successful job performance. Be at least 18 years of age. Able to follow oral and written direction, exercise good judgment, work safely independently and with others, respond quickly to oral commands or signals during emergency situations

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Reserve MEOC COmm Technicians may be called upon to respond and work in all types of weather and less than ideal conditions. They may be assigned to remote areas. They may be asked to endure extended shifts, sometimes on weekends and holidays... Reserve MEOC Comm Technicians may be exposed to emotional hazards associated with firefighting, emergency medical response and rescue.

DESIRABLE TRAITS:

Communicate effectively, knowledgeable worker, customer focused, values and respects others, drives to excel, teamwork and collaboration, continuous learning, demonstrates ethical behavior and supportive to change. Ability to work in a high stress fast paced environment while maintaining professionalism and composure.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Riverside County Reserve MEOC Comm Technicians must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness. Successful completion of a background investigation conducted by the County of Riverside Human Resources is required. Misdemeanor and/or felony convictions may be disqualifying depending on type, number, severity, and recency. In addition, personal references and employment information will be verified. Reserve MEOC Comm Technicians serve at the pleasure of the Riverside County Fire Chief and may be separated at any time. Reserve MEOC Comm Technicians have no employment rights with the County of Riverside and are not considered employees.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications may be obtained at as positions are open and available. All required documentation must be submitted with the application including a resume. Riverside County Fire Department