Public Safety Dispatcher

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; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Experience required: To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled such as: Specialized Experience for GS-06: One year of specialized experience which includes: Receive and evaluate emergency calls and/or situations; question callers to determine problem/nature of call in order to dispatch appropriate personnel and equipment; operate automation, emergency dispatching, and communications equipment. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). Specialized Experience for GS-07: One year of specialized experience which includes: Answer emergency 911 calls; dispatch appropriate equipment which requires knowledge of the various types of equipment/vehicles required for different emergency situations; perform intervention with distraught emergency callers during high risk situations until appropriate emergency response units arrive on the scene; provide instruction to callers on emergency medical procedures; monitor computerized dispatch, fire alarm systems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). This position will be filled at the GS-06 or GS-07 level. If selected at the GS-06 level, the selectee may be promoted to the full performance level GS-07 level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at the GS-06 does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.
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. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as the Public Safety Dispatcher for Rock Island Arsenal.