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: Incumbent will provide emergency police, fire and medical services and support to the public. Maintains accurate status of emergency response to assure prompt and accurate response. This is a developmental position and may be filled at any grade level. Full performance is the GS 7 level.

Duties

The duties described below are at the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence, and limited complexity. Responsible for the receipt and effective evaluation of 911 emergency calls. Identify the determinant and level of response and provides this and any additional information to the responding units. Transfer caller to proper agency as determined or dispatches a variety of emergency equipment to include police, fire, ambulance, Med-Evac, rescue or hazardous materials units. Provide emergency medical dispatching (EMD) assistance to callers with medical emergencies using the local authority's emergency medical dispatch system. Update information for medical, police and fire personnel en route to call. Provide assistance to medical, police and fire personnel by acting as liaison between department personnel and other agencies.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• The incumbent will be required to demonstrate reasonable proficiency at locally established training guidelines on the use of E911, CAD, Land Mobile Radio (LMR), and station alerting software and equipment.
• Position is subject to shift work where the incumbent is required to work an alternate, rotating 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.
• Incumbent may be required to wear a uniform.
• Incumbent must pass a pre-employment; fingerprint based criminal history investigation for any location that accesses Criminal Justice Information Systems.
• The incumbent is subject to initial and random urinalysis testing in accordance with agency guidelines.
• The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain certification in: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Incumbent must complete the Department of Defense Telecommunicator I and II or equivalent based on the program standards at the location assigned.
• Incumbent must complete State National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification based on assigned location.
• Incumbent must complete the National Incident Management System (NIMS) IS 100,300, 700, 800, and 907 courses.
• Continuous current certification is a condition of employment. The incumbent is responsible for attaining continuing dispatch education (CDE) requirements through in-service training.
• The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain certification in: Emergency Medical Dispatch based on the program standards at the location assigned.

Qualifications

Fort Leavenworth is located in the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area. The immediate area is considered a national treasure with historic sites and homes filled with small-town charm and friendliness merged with Kansas City retail, attractions and entertainment. Kansas City, well known for its BBQ, Jazz and fountains, is rich in culture with a thriving performing arts scene. Honored as one of the World's 15 Most Beautiful Concert Halls, the Kauffman Center attracts some of the world's most renowned performers and entertainers. For the sports enthusiasts, Kansas City hosts professional sports with the Royals, Chiefs, Sporting Kansas City and Kansas City Current soccer clubs. An international airport is conveniently located within a 30 minute drive of Fort Leavenworth. More information may be found at www.visitkc.com or https://garrison.leavenworth.army.mil/. 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. This announcement is open to USAG Fort Leavenworth, Directorate of Emergency Services, Police/Provost Marshall Division employees with competitive status within the local commuting area ONLY. Current Civilian Employees of the Organization In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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. This position may be filled at any grade level advertised. If selected at the developmental GS-05 or 06 grade level, you may be promoted to the next grade level non-competitively after completion of one year of specialized experience at the next grade level and all statutory and regulatory requirements have been met, performance is satisfactory and promotion is recommended by the supervisor. Promotion to the next higher grade is not guaranteed and is contingent upon the criteria outlined below. Specialized Experience required GS 5 level: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service which includes 1) Operating radio communication equipment to dispatch services; and 2) Receiving incoming telephone or alarm systems calls. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04). OR Education: Four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university with studies in a field related to this position, such as Emergency Management or Crisis & Disaster Management. 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 your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages. Specialized Experience required for GS 6 level: To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of specialized experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as the following: 1) Operating electronic computer-based systems for emergency (Police, Fire, and/or EMS) dispatching management; 2) Operating multiple equipment/systems (i.e., Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system, alarm systems, dispatch recording devices, multi-channel radios) during emergency situations; and 3) Disseminating information from incoming callers during emergency situations This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05) or equivalent. 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-05). Specialized Experience required GS7 level: To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of specialized experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience which includes the following: 1) Receiving and processing 911 calls of incoming fire alarms, emergency, and non-emergency calls for fire, medical, and police assistance; and 2) Dispatching emergency services to the scene of emergencies based on the capacity of the personnel and apparatus being dispatched; and 3) Providing information and initiating directions (emergency medical dispatch (EMD) pre-arrival instructions) to incoming callers (i.e., Cardiopulmonary resuscitation [CPR], the Heimlich maneuver, etc.). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06) or equivalent. 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-06). In addition to the requirement above, this position requires a typing proficiency of at least 40 words per minute (WPM) based on a 5 minute sample with 3 or fewer errors. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Customer Service (Clerical/Technical)Interpersonal SkillsManages and Organizes InformationTechnical Competence

Education

Education Substitution for GS 5 level ONLY - Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify.
For this job, you may qualify if your education meets the definitions identified in the qualifications section above.

Education Substitution for GS 6 and GS 7 level ONLY - For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

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 FS-W6B7AA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG FT LEAVENWORTH DO NOT MAIL Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]