You will serve as a EMERGENCY DISPATCHER in the PROVOST MARSHAL OFFICE of MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA.

Duties

You will confirm the location and type of emergency (e.g., type of fire, medical emergency, vehicle accident) to dispatch manpower and vehicles required for the situation. You will monitor the status of emergency services and personnel to determine the availability of fire, medical, and police response units. Use a dispatch communication software program (e.g., Computer Aided Dispatch [CAD], Automated Location Information [ALI], two-way radio console, automated alarm transmitting equipment) in emergency situations to communicate dispatch instructions. You will explain information to emergency personnel (e.g., law enforcement, emergency medical services [EMS], fire personnel) to dispatch personnel to the reported incident.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
• Must be capable of obtaining Department of Defense (DOD) certification as a Telecommunicator I and II. Employee has 6 months from their entrance on duty to obtain certification.
• Must be capable of obtaining certification for “Hazardous Material Awareness”. Employee has 6 months from their entrance on duty to obtain certification.
• Must be capable of obtaining a Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification and maintain the certification by recertifying every 2 years. Employee has 6 months from their entrance on duty to obtain certification.
• Must be capable of obtaining an Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) certification and maintain the certification by recertifying every 2 years. Employee has 6 months from their entrance on duty to obtain certification.
• Must be capable of obtaining an Emergency Fire Dispatcher (EFD) certification and maintain the certification by recertifying every 2 years. Employee has 6 months from their entrance on duty to obtain certification.
• Must be capable of obtaining an Emergency Police Dispatcher (EPD) certification and maintain the certification by recertifying every 2 years. Employee has 6 months from their entrance on duty to obtain certification.
• Must be capable of obtaining an NCIC or National Crime Information Center certification Level B and maintain the certification by recertifying every 2 years. Employee has 6 months from their entrance on duty to obtain certification.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-05) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing some or all of the following Emergency Dispatcher duties: 1) Dispatching emergency vehicles; 2) Performing incoming and outgoing multi-phone line operations; 3) Assessing incoming emergency calls with Standard Operating Procedures or guidelines to determine the proper course of action; and 4) Dispatching in a high volume/urgent environment. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Contacts

• Address MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA MCAS Yuma, AZ 85369 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]