Job Summary

About the Position: Serves as a Public Safety Telecommunicator (Office Automation), dispatching Fire, Emergency Medical Service (EMS), and Law Enforcement (LE) responders.

Job Description

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. GS-07 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1.) Answering emergency 911 calls conducting emergency and non-emergency call processing; 2.) Dispatching appropriate equipment/vehicles required for different emergency situations; AND 3.) Maintaining accurate log information and updating access rosters to ensure proper security and compliance of monitored facilities. Typing Proficiency Required: This position requires a qualified typist. A qualified typist can type 40 words per minute based on a 5-minute sample with three or fewer errors. Condition of employment Expanded: Continuous current certification is a condition of employment. The incumbent is responsible for attaining continuing dispatch education (CDE) requirements through in-service training that is offered locally and pass in accordance with predetermined course requirements.