Emergency Services Dispatcher Security Clearance

Position: EMERGENCY SERVICES DISPATCHER with Security Clearance
Location: Grissom Air Force Base

Duties
* Monitors, operates, and receives information over Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) communications equipment via a variety of emergency enhanced 911 reporting systems, and other emergency reporting phones.
* Monitors and operates installation-wide central alarms system receiving equipment (fire, video, and other systems or devices) critical to personnel health, safety, and resource-protection requirements.
* Prepares and maintains official records and other documents relating to ECC operations. Using judgment, records emergency and non-emergency data in functional database systems, such as Automated Civil Engineer System-Fire Department (ACES-FD) for official record.
* Operates, tests, and conducts operator-level troubleshooting of equipment/devices, such as computers, radios, telephones, voice recorders, printers, and facsimile systems.
* Provides first responder alerting for emergency and non-emergency services, and support services to the incident commander(s). Participates in all areas of the fire department training program relating to the operation of the Emergency Communications Center. Requirements Conditions of employment
* U.S. Citizenship Required
* Males must be registered for Selective Service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
* Disclosure of Political Appointments
* 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
* As a condition of employment, must obtain DOD or International Fire Service Accreditation Congress Telecommunicator (Level I and II), and Hazardous Material Awareness, within 90 days of appointment. (Certification prior to selection is preferred)
* Must communicate clearly without impediment and remain calm during stressful emergency situations
* Must participate in all training programs
* May be required to obtain and maintain Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) certification within 90 days of appointment
* The employee will be required to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
* The employee must remain alert during periods of inactivity and when carrying out normal repetitive operations Qualifications CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (cont) May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or Shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours, holiday work, as well as scheduled and unscheduled overtime. May be required to work an uncommon tour of duty to support training assignments, UTAs, annual tours, and/or other management-directed activities.

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. IAW, DoDI 3020-42, Defense Continuity Programs. Employee will be required to report for duty and perform assigned duties during periods of inclement weather (e.g., base closure due to weather), and/or other emergency conditions.

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 Positions, 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 broad knowledge of a body of standardized transportation regulations, procedures, operations and federal and state laws, policies and procedures related to the fleet-management function, to perform a full range of dispatching duties, and to resolve recurring problems.

Knowledge of Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) sufficient to instruct callers on life saving actions. Knowledge and skill to clarify requests for assistance, which are incomplete or unclear, in order to transmit precise and accurate information to effectively and efficiently dispatch the appropriate response, which can be critical to the safety of those responding and those requesting assistance.

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/exercise emergency situations pertaining to vehicle operations. Knowledge and skill of proper…