The primary purpose is to provide emergency police, fire, and medical services to the public by answering emergency 911 calls, receiving aircraft emergency notifications and responding with appropriate personnel and equipment. Maintains an accurate status of all emergency response equipment and personnel to ensure prompt and accurate response. This equipment includes police, fire fighting, hazardous materials, wild land firefighting, technical rescue, aircraft rescue, and ambulance services.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid
• Required to work an uncommon tour of duty including weekends and holidays, 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
• Required to report to duty and perform assigned duties regardless of weather conditions (i.e. base closure due to weather conditions), and report to the duty station at the regularly scheduled work time
• Must participate in exercises by relaying accurate information, be resourceful and alert to adequately perform duties
• Males must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
• Incumbent must obtain International Fire Service Accreditation Congress Certification as a Telecommunicator, Level II, when the course is available
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a current EMD certification, including initial and follow-up certification within one year
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a current CPR, and Hazardous Materials Awareness Level certification within one year of hire
• Required to work in close harmony with supervisors, co-workers and others during day-to-day routines, emergencies, and on and off base agencies, maintaining a consistently courteous attitude at all times
• Keeps calm and cool during emergency situations, and Assist the supervisor in training other operators in the operation of automated data processing systems as required
• This is a mission essential position in accordance with Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 3020-42, personnel report for duty at normal times when the base is closed or delayed reporting, and remain on duty during phased or early release
• Required use of fingers, ability for rapid mental and muscular, coordination simultaneously, ability to distinguish basic colors, and to hear (hearing aid permitted)
• Work may require some physical effort, such as standing, walking, bending, sitting, lifting and carrying (under 15 lbs), reaching above shoulder

Qualifications

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 Position 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. Specialized experience is experience which may have been gained while assisting in dispatching emergency police, fire, and medical services to the public by answering emergency 911 calls, aircraft emergency notifications and responding with appropriate personnel and equipment including police, fire fighting, hazardous materials, wild land firefighting, technical rescue, aircraft rescue firefighting, and ambulance services. Assisting in maintaining and ensuring emergency response equipment and personnel for prompt and accurate response. To view qualifying educational requirements and combination of education and experience click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2100/dispatching-series-2151/ KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of communications operations procedures. Knowledge of basic computer operations to include word processing, retrieval and input of date. A qualified typist is not required. Knowledge of location and availability of emergency apparatus, the kind of apparatus and equipment needed for the emergency at hand. Ability to prioritize, organize work, and to maintain good working relationships both within and outside the organization. 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. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Contacts

• Address United States Space Force 1670 Space Force Pentagon Washington, DC 20330 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]