Motor Vehicle Dispatcher

Salary $45,420 to - $73,142 per year Pay scale & grade NK 2

Duties

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or Shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours.
• This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a current CPR for Healthcare Providers certification.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a current Advanced EMD certification in accordance with NFPA 1221, including initial and follow-on certifications by accumulating 24 Continuing Dispatch Education (CDE) units.
• At times, will be required to respond on/off-duty time during a conflagration, or stay over until an emergency has been terminated or until properly relieved by a qualified dispatcher.
• Must participate in exercises and recurrent proficiency training as directed.
• May be required to work overtime.

Conditions of Employment cont.

• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
• Must obtain International Fire Service Accreditation Congress Certification or Pro-Board as a Telecommunicator Level I & II and Hazardous Materials Awareness. Must obtain, ICS 100 Incident Command System, and ICS 700 Introduction to National Incident Management System.
• "This position is emergency-essential (E-E). In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent, or designated alternate, must continue to perform the E-E duties until relieved by proper authority. The incumbent or the designated alternate may be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization of function effectively. This meets the criteria of an E-E position and requires that the incumbent, or the designated alternate, be removed from any military recall status."
  

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 Position, Dispatching Series 2151

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade NK-01 or GS-04 grade level, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of communications operations to transmits and receive radio, telephone, teletype messages, and other electronic communications equipment. Knowledge of personal computers and software programs to input, retrieve and maintain emergency data. Knowledge of location and availability of emergency apparatus, the kind of apparatus and equipment needed for the emergency at hand.

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EDUCATION: Four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

OR

COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience as described above may be used to qualify for this position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

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:

• Knowledge of communications operations to transmits and receive radio, telephone, teletype messages, and other electronic communications equipment.
• Knowledge of personal computers and software programs to input, retrieve and maintain emergency data.
• Knowledge of location and availability of emergency apparatus, the kind of apparatus and equipment needed for the emergency at hand. Skill in determining nature and priority of call and ability to dispatch appropriate equipment and personnel.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing using a calm and stable demeanor while dealing with emergency situations.
• Ability to work independently without immediate supervision. Ability to maintain good working relationships both within and outside the organization.

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.

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