FIREFIGHTER EQUIPMENT DISPATCHER

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level (or equivalent in other pay systems) in the federal service in which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA’s) to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience is experience gained while assisting with operating a telephone system to direct local and routine or complicated long-distance calls of various precedence, performing dispatch coordination, and using standard firefighting, medical, aircraft, hazardous materials emergency response operations and communication techniques. To view qualifying educational requirements and/or combination of education, click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2100/dispatching-series-2151/ KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of communications operations to include a basic knowledge of trunked radio operations, and patching radio frequencies. 2. Knowledge of basic computer operations to include word processing, retrieval, and input of data. A qualified typist is not required. 3. Knowledge of location and availability of vehicle fleet, the type of apparatus and equipment needed for the emergency at hand. And a basic knowledge of firefighting techniques and terminology. 4. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing using a calm and stable demeanor while dealing with emergency situations. 5. Ability to work independently without immediate supervision. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The primary purpose is to provide emergency police, fire, & medical services to public by answering emergency 911 calls & responding with appropriate personnel & equipment. Maintains accurate status of emergency equipment & personnel ensure prompt & accurate response. Equipment includes police, firefighting, hazardous materials, wild land firefighting, technical rescue & ambulance services. Provides advanced emergency medical dispatch life support through pre-arrival instructions to callers.