Public Safety Dispatcher (Office Automation)

Duties

• Provide emergency services to the public by answering emergency 911 calls and responding with appropriate personnel and equipment.
• Monitor computerized fire and Joint Capabilities Integration Development System (ICIDS) alarm systems.
• Maintain an accurate status of all emergency response equipment and personnel to ensure prompt and accurate response.
• Operate Computer Aided Dispatching (CAD) system, telephones, radios, and station alerting systems.
• Provide initial Incident Command support until responding emergency units arrive on scene.
• Provide emergency medical dispatching assistance to callers with medical emergencies.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Within 16 weeks from the date of employment, employee will be required to demonstrate reasonable proficiency at locally established training guidelines on the use of E911, CAD, Land Mobile Radio (LMR), and station alerting software and equipment.
• Position is subject to shift work where the incumbent is required to work an alternate, rotating work schedule, which requires an uncommon tour of duty (including nights, weekends and holidays).
• Incumbent is required to work (mission essential) regardless of weather conditions or base closure and to report to the duty station at the regularly scheduled time.
• Incumbent may be required to wear a uniform.
• Incumbent must be a qualified typist. (40 wpm).
• Incumbent must pass a pre-employment; fingerprint based criminal history investigation for any location that accesses Criminal Justice Information Systems.
• The Incumbent must pass a pre-employment and periodic health analysis by a licensed physician in the following categories:
• Hearing - Distinguish, differentiate, and respond to multiple audible stimuli from personnel or equipment, such as telephone, radio, or alarms.
• Sight - Distinguish, differentiate, and respond to multiple visual stimuli such as printed documents, CRT displays, and indicator lights.
• Manual dexterity - Operate radios, computers, and other equipment used in a telecommunications center.
• Speech - Clearly convey verbal messages utilizing telecommunications devices.
• The incumbent is subject to initial and random urinalysis testing in accordance with agency guidelines.
• The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain certification in: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Emergency Medical Dispatch based on the program standards at the location assigned.
• This position requires Telecommunicator I and II certification within 12 months of placement within the position
• This position requires a New Mexico State Division of Criminal Information Full Operator Certification within 6 months of employment.
• Incumbent must complete the National Incident Management System (NIMS) IS 100,300, 700, 800, and 907 courses.
• Continuous current certification is a condition of employment.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is .

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which involves operating multi-line telephones, computers or radio equipment to provide information to callers; obtaining detailed information from callers and inputting data collected into databases and software systems; communicating orally to a wide range of people to obtain and provide information; and complying with standard operating procedures in a fast-paced and changing environment. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet.
• This is a(n) CP Logistics Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized.
• Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized.