Emergency Communications Officer

Location: Nottoway

Title:

Emergency Communications Officer

State Role

Title:

Emergency Coordinator II

Hiring Range: $47,000 - $53,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency:
Department of Military Affairs

Location:

Dept of Military Affairs

Agency Website: DMA

Recruitment Type:
General Public - G

Job Duties

About the Agency:

The Virginia Department of Military Affairs State Team provides professional and responsive state support functions to the Adjutant General of Virginia, the Virginia National Guard, the Virginia Air Guard, and the Virginia Defense Force in order to ensure their ability to support and defend the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Purpose of Position:

This position provides emergency communications services and support to the Virginia Department of Military Affairs Emergency Services Section.

Key areas of focus include, but are not limited to: receive, process, and coordinate emergency response to a geographical area. provide positive customer service to staff, visitors and other personnel as needed.

This position is identified as a critical component in Emergency Services as the initial contact for requesting those services.

Telework for this position is only allowed during emergencies.

Minimum Qualifications

Skill in operating a telephone switchboard, PBX, or other similar multi-line communication systems;

Knowledge in communication equipment to include radios, repeaters, and radio frequencies;

Proficiency operating with Microsoft 365 Products and software to include SharePoint and Teams;

Ability to effectively communicate with diverse groups and coordinate with multiple stakeholders to meet requirements;

Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage competing requirements in a high-stress environment;

Ability to obtain and maintain required Emergency Communications Officer Certifications;

Must be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance and NIPR Account;

Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record required.

Additional Considerations

Considerable administrative support experience preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Employment offers may be subject to any of the following:

o Extensive criminal background check

o Pre-employment drug screening

o Employment reference checks

o Virginia DMV Driver Alert System

o Pre-employment physical examination

A Real  combination of acceptable documents is required for entry onto Fort Pickett and all other Federal Installations;

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/AED/Standard First Aid Training, ICS Class (100, 200, 700, 800) within 1 year of hire;

Completes Hazmat Awareness, Public Safety Telecommunicator I & II within 24 months of hire.

Adherence to all requirements of the Agency's Common Access Card (CAC) process inclusive of a favorable Federal Background Check is required.

Must have, and maintain, a valid Virginia Driver's License for the duration of employment;

Must obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC);

The Department of Military Affairs is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. DMA encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

We are a "Virginia Values Veterans" (V3) certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application and/or resume.

Ameri Corps and Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume, or manually listed in the "Relevant Work History" section. Each…