Automotive Equipment Dispatcher (NK-2151-02

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The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Automotive Equipment Dispatcher (NK-2151-02) to work at the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the Air Force Flight Test Center (AFTC), at the 412th Civil Engineering Group / 812th Civil Engineering Squadron, Fire and Emergency Services Flight at Edwards Air Force Base, California.

In this position, you will serve as a Fire Alarm and Communication Center dispatcher responsible for receiving emergency and non-emergency calls. When appropriate, you will dispatch crews to emergency incidents for a Fire and Emergency Services Flight of over 120 personnel, responding out of 5 stations, and headquarters. Incumbent also operates the Civil Engineer Service Call function during non-administrative hours, supporting over 4,000 facilities, 8,400 calls annually.

Announcement Closes: 12 Aug 2026.

Typical 2026 salary range: $47,490 - $76,480 per year (includes Locality)

Travel Requirements:
Up to 25% travel possible

Areas of Consideration (AOC):
Department – wide (DoD)

Incentives:

This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.

Desired

Skills:

- Ability to think logically and transmit information under stressful situation and stay calm while dispatching resources

- Ability to quickly take action with little to no supervision

- Ability to multitask and prioritize emergency situations is critical to this position

- Ability to maintain customer service mindset for both, internal and external customers, in extremely stressful situations

- Ability to speak clearly on the phone and radio.

Major Duties:

- Operate all emergency and non-emergency systems, components and operations that involve the transfer of information to first responders, utilizing information technology systems

- Maintain a thorough knowledge of service call procedures, i.e.: receiving emergency calls, initiating job order forms, dispatching standby service technicians on emergency service calls, and coordinating problem solutions with the on-duty Assistant Chief for Operations

- Ensures systems, components and operations that involve the transfer of information over a distance utilizing electrical or electronic means are functioning and able to accommodate the communication needs of the FES Flight.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 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
• Obtain & maintain Security clearance
• This is a designated Drug Testing Position
• Education requirements:
  
  4 years above high school
• Specialized experience: 1 year equivalent to at least GS-4
• Must possess Haz Mat Awareness and Telecommunicator I and II certifications, if applicant does not possess these certifications, they will be entered into Continuing Development Course to get the certifications and will have one year to obtain all 3 as part of the terms of employment
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher is desirable, if incumbent does not possess the EMD certification, the employer will provide the means to obtain the certification
• Must be able to work unique schedule consisting of 12-hour shifts, days or nights
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical
• Knowledge of National Fire Academy Incident Command Systems
• Skill in written and oral communication
• Skill in operation of communication equipment
• Skill in use of automated data and information management systems.

ADHERENCE TO APPLICABLE HAF/AFMC/AFTC STRATEGIC HIRING GUIDANCE IS REQUIRED