Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: Performs supervisory duties in the Directorate of Emergency Services (DES), Fire and Emergency Services Division, Emergency Communication Center, at Fort Bliss, Texas.

Duties

Maintains reports and retrieves needed statistical information using the local authority's fire incident reporting systems. Receives and evaluates 911 emergency calls for proper action. Performs supervisory duties to include; evaluating employees' performance, approving/disapproving leave, planning, scheduling, assigning and directing personnel, to staff the daily operations of an Emergency Communication Center. Refers non-emergent callers to appropriate civilian and government agencies.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is covered by the Civilian Drug Abuse Testing Program. Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R Condition of Employment for certain civilian positions identified as critical under the Drug Abuse Testing Program.
• Incumbent will be required to attend Continuous current certification as a condition of employment. The incumbent is responsible for attaining continuing dispatch and Intrusion Detection education requirements.
• Position is subject to shift work where the incumbent is required to work an alternate work schedule, which requires an uncommon tour of duty (including nights, weekends and holidays).
• Incumbent is required to work (mission essential) regardless of weather conditions or base closure and to report to the duty station at the regularly scheduled time. The work is performed in a highly stressful, restricted office environment.
• Individuals must possess and maintain a valid State of Driver's license.
• This position requires to obtain and maintain certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and Army Law Enforcement Reporting and Tracking System (ALERTS) within the first year of employment.
• This position requires to obtain and maintain certification in National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (TLETS) within the first year of employment.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) providing emergency dispatching services to the public; 2) monitoring the status of police, fire, and/or medical units to ensure appropriate response was made; and 3) training employees in tasks as per established policies/procedures. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: One and a half years of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as Communications, Homeland Security, or Fire Protection. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond one year (total semester hours minus 18) by 9. Add the two percentages. Selective Placement Factor In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicants must possess the following Department of Defense (DOD), International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or ProBoard certifications at the time of application: Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Awareness, Telecommunicator I, and Telecommunicator II (NOTE: You must include copies of your certifications with your application package for verification) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Computer LiteracyEmergency CommunicationManaging Human ResourcesTechnical Competence Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address FU-W6CLAA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG FT BLISS DO NOT MAIL Fort Bliss, TX 79916 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk