This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Great Plains Regional Office, Turtle Mountain Agency Branch of Wildland Fire with a Duty Location in Belcourt, North Dakota; and will be filled from Standard PD No. FDI210B/A This announcement will be used to fill vacancies utilizing the Direct-Hire Authority (5CFR 337.201). Category rating, veteran's preference, and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do NOT apply for this vacancy.

Duties

Coordinates with other dispatch organizations on mobilization, reassignment, and demobilization of resources. Operates and/or directs the operation of various dispatch telecommunications systems. Performs and directs others in completing and processing resource order requests for personnel, equipment, supplies, and/or aircraft for all types of incidents. Provides assistance on problems encountered by lower level dispatch personnel. Inputs data into a number of fire-related computer applications (e.g., incident qualification records, fire reporting systems, and automated dispatch systems). Consolidates and inputs fire weather data into weather application software and reviews for completeness. Transmits resultant probabilities and forecasts to field personnel and fire management staff. Responds to resource requests from other dispatch offices.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit
• You may be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• If you are a male applicant born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
• This position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• This is a Testing Designated Position and is subject to both pre-employment and random drug testing as a condition of employment. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for Clerical and Administrative Support Positions) GS-7: 1 year of specialized work experience or the equivalent, comparable to at least the GS-6 grade level in the Federal Service (obtained in either the public or private sector). Examples of specialized experience include: providing public safety dispatching (e.g., law enforcement, emergency medical, search and rescue, and fire, etc.) operations in the communications center; prioritizing and/or responding to all 911 calls; utilizing emergency reporting systems to coordinate emergency response and; providing training on law enforcement and/or public safety dispatching systems. GS-6: 1 year of specialized work experience or the equivalent, comparable to at least the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sector). Examples of specialized experience include: public safety dispatching (e.g., law enforcement, emergency medical, search and rescue, and fire, etc.) operations in the communications center; instructing callers for medical emergencies using an approved Emergency Medical Data card-set; operating with law enforcement computerized databases such as the law enforcement telecommunications system (LETS), justice information system (JIS), national crime information center (NCIC) and; preparing written records to capture all significant events for later analysis. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur within 90 days from the closing date.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address BIA Strategic Recruitment - Trust 301 NW 6th Room 311 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 US
• Name: Strategic Recruitment-Trust
• Phone: 405-768-4060
• Email: [email protected]