Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide emergency services to the assigned aircraft and personnel as well as police, fire and medical services to the public by answering emergency 911 calls and responding with appropriate personnel and equipment for Fire, Medical, HAZMAT, Confined Space, wildland fires and other types of emergencies.

Duties

Responds to emergency 911-call by providing emergency dispatching services. Performs Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) services to callers with medical emergencies. Maintains maps, checklists and charts, including automated programs. Operates and maintains telephones, automated data processing equipment, printers, recorders, facsimile equipment, and other devices installed in the dispatch center. Prepares and maintains reports and records relating to emergency responses.

Requirements

• Must be a United States Citizen.
• Position may or will require incumbent to fly in commercial aircraft in the performance of temporary duty (TDY) assignments.
• Position will require a background security investigation to determine suitability for employment and a secret security clearance
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid.
• Incumbent must obtain International Fire Service Accreditation Congress Certification as a Telecommunicator, Level II.
• Incumbent is required to work on alternate work schedule, which requires an uncommon tour of duty (including weekends and holidays).
• Incumbent is required to perform critical services regardless of weather conditions or base closure and report to the duty station at the regularly scheduled work time.
• May be required to respond on off-duty time during a conflagration, or stay over until an emergency has been terminated or until properly relieved by a qualified dispatcher.
• Works in close harmony with supervisors, co-workers and others during day-to-day routines and during emergencies.
• Is required to maintain good working relationships with on and off-base agencies, maintaining a consistently courteous attitude at all times. Keep calm and cool during emergency situations.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a current EMD certification, including initial and follow-on certification. (Time criteria?)
• Incumbent must be CPR certified and maintain CPR certification during employment.
• Must participate in exercises by relaying accurate information. Must be resourceful and alert to adequately perform duties.
• Incumbent must participate in recurrent proficiency training, as directed.
• Position is designated as Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program.
• As a mandatory requirement for employment, the incumbent is to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and if requested, submit to urinalysis testing. Appointee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is a TDP.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments.

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 Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one-year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-06, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes providing emergency medical dispatch life support through pre-arrival instructions to callers; performing crisis intervention with distraught emergency callers during high-risk situations until emergency units arrive on scene, in accordance with guidelines established locally; monitoring emergency radios, mutual aid frequencies, and providing information to the senior fire official; handling request for providing or receiving mutual aid by typically contacting the appropriate agencies and making arrangements. 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: 1. Knowledge of communications operations. 2. Knowledge of basic computer operations to include word processing, retrieval and input of data. A qualified typist is not required. 3. Ability to read layered computerized grid maps which reflect such systems as electrical, water, gas, central heating distribution, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and pollution control. 4. Knowledge of location and availability of emergency apparatus, the kind of apparatus and equipment needed for the emergency at hand. 5. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing using a calm and stable demeanor while dealing with emergency situations. 6. 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Beale AFB 17855 Warren Shingle Road Beale AFB, CA 95903 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]