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Public Safety Dispatcher

Department of the Army
Army Installation Management Command
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Summary

About the Position: Serves as a Public Safety Dispatcher, providing emergency police, fire, and medical services to the public by answering emergency 911 calls and dispatching appropriate personnel and equipment.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
05/09/2023 to 05/22/2023
Salary
$42,022 to - $54,625 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 6
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fort Bliss, TX
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
CHDE232599170523D
Control number
723706400

Duties

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  • Determine, based on local policy and procedure, appropriate jurisdiction and emergency services to be rendered.
  • Provide emergency medical dispatching assistance to callers with medical emergencies using emergency medical dispatch system
  • Utilize computer keyboard to acknowledge or defer alarms, determine the priority level of each alarm generated, determine the operational procedures for the alarm and act in accordance with procedures.
  • Interrogate callers to determine the problem and the nature of the call and simultaneously inputs pertinent information, as information is received, into the Computer Aided Dispatching (CAD) system.
  • Receive and evaluate of 911 emergency calls, to include installation fire, police, ambulance service, and Commercial Intrusion Detection System alarms.
  • Performs crisis intervention with distraught emergency callers during high-risk situations.
  • Initiate an immediate, appropriate, emergency response and provide the caller with advanced life support.
  • Refer non-emergency callers to appropriate department/agency for assistance.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
  • Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
  • Periodic random drug testing requirements is mandatory prior to being placed into this position. individuals not currently occupying a TDP position must successfully complete a pre-appointment drug test prior to being placed into this position.
  • Must obtain and maintain the following certifications within 6 months of employment: Telecommunicator I and II, Hazardous Materials Awareness
  • Within the first year of occupying the position, incumbent must obtain and then continue to maintain the following Certifications: CPR, ALERTS, NCIC and TLETS.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid State Driver's license to perform the duties of this position.
  • 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 through in-service training that is offered locally.
  • Incumbent is required to report for duty during inclement weather, Natural Disasters, and other emergency situations as directed by the Commander and may be required to remain on duty after the official shift ends; subject to recall to duty.
  • Incumbent must maintain a functioning telephone to aid in contact during recall/emergency situations.
  • 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).

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the 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.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Assisting with dispatching calls for public service assistance to the appropriate discipline (e.g., Police, Fire, Emergency Medical Service); 2) using telecommunications equipment such as computer aided dispatch systems, 911 emergency telephone equipment and radio systems to perform dispatching tasks; and 3) operating office automation software to create or maintain data pertinent to emergency dispatch operations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the Federal service (GS-05).



You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

  • Customer Service (Clerical/Technical)
  • Decision Making
  • Speaking
  • Technical Competence

Education

Some Federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a Career Field (CF) 24 - Transportation Management position
  • You may claim military spouse preference.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  • Due to COVID-19, the agency is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within a designated time frame identified by the organization. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency's telework policy.
  • To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to

    Executive Order 14043

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your résumé and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category.

  • Best Qualified. Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
  • Highly Qualified. Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
  • Qualified. Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for the announced position.

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