FIRE ALARM COMMUNICATION CENTER DISPATCHER with Security Clearance

Duties

• Provides emergency 911 and dispatching services.

• Provides medical response dispatch services to callers.

• Maintains maps, checklists and charts, including automated programs.
• Operates and maintains telephones, automated data processing equipment, printer's, recorders, facsimile equipment, and other devices Installed in the dispatch center.
• Prepares and maintains reports and records relating to emergency responses.

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations.

• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Incumbent must be able to obtain Telecommunicator Level I and II within 6 months of appointment.
• Incumbent is required to work an 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 operator.

• Works in close harmony with supervisors, co-workers, and others during day-to-day routines and during emergencies.

• consistently courteous attitude at all times.

• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification within 90 days of appointment.
• Must participate in exercises by relaying accurate information.

• Incumbent must obtain Hazardous Materials Awareness certification within 60 days of appointment.

• Requires wearing a prescribed uniform and maintaining a professional appearance.

• This position is not covered as a rigorous position under the federal Firefighter's Retirement System's special requirement.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• This is a drug testing designated position.

• This position is designated as a key position in accordance with (IAW) Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-507.

• Incumbents of key positions must be removed from their military recall status if alternative for filling of the position during an emergency are not available.

• This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.

• 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.

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

Extensive knowledge of vehicle dispatching procedures, resources and capabilities, as well as detailed geographic knowledge of the jurisdiction served.Knowledge of standard fire protection and prevention theories, techniques and practices relative to various types of emergencies including hazardous material situations and medical emergencies.

OR EDUCATION: Completed four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university.

• Knowledge of 911 and emergency vehicle dispatch operations.
• Knowledge of basic computer operations to include word processing, retrieval, and input of data.

• Knowledge of location and availability of emergency apparatus, the kind of apparatus, and equipment needed for the emergency at hand.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing using a calm and stable demeanor while dealing with emergency situations.
• Ability to work independently without immediate supervision.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

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).

Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment.

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FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements.

It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click .

Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.

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.

You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified