Emergency Communications Officer - Part-Time

Title: Emergency Communications Officer - Part-Time

State Role

Title:

Emergency Coordinator I

Hiring Range: $18.00 / hour

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Department of Military Affairs

Location: Blackstone, FTBAR

Agency Website: DMA

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

About the Agency:

The Virginia Department of Military Affairs State Team provides professional and responsive state support functions to the Adjutant General of Virginia, the Virginia National Guard, the Virginia Air Guard, and the Virginia Defense Force in order to ensure their ability to support and defend the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Purpose of Position:

To provide Emergency coordination services for Fort Barfoot. To perform a variety of communications and operational tasks in support of public safety operations such as dispatching calls of a police and emergency nature, providing medical information pending arrival of EMT/Paramedics and to obtain criminal and driving histories and wants via computer terminal to ensure enforcement of the law and provide safety to police officers and the public.

To provide courteous, prompt, accurate and efficient information to all who call. Receives general administrative supervision from the Emergency Communications Operations Manager, Emergency Services Branch Chief, and the Director of Public Works in terms of broadly defined missions and goals.

Telework for this position is only allowed during emergencies. This is a part-time position and is ineligible for state benefits. Hours are limited to an average of 29 per week, not to exceed 1500 hours per year.

• Knowledge of Radio-Telephonic operations and procedures;
• Knowledge of Procedures used in operating Computer Aided Dispatch Systems;
• Knowledge of Policies and procedures of receiving and processing emergency calls;
• Knowledge of Specialized computer systems/software currently used in the Communications Department;
• Knowledge of Basic business arithmetic;
• Knowledge of Localized Geographic features and directional information;
• Skill in call screening techniques and phone etiquette;
• Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures, including records management;
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms;
• Skill in performing technical, specialized, complex, difficult or technical office support work;
• Ability to read and explain rules, policies and procedures;
• Skill in compiling and summarizing information and preparing periodic or special reports;
• Ability to work under pressure, exercising good judgment and making sound and timely decisions & General Knowledge of Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various emergency and non-emergency situations, socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone;
• Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record required.

• EMD Certification is preferred;
• Hazmat Awareness certification preferred;
• Public Safety Telecommunicator I & II certifications preferred.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Completes departmental training, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), ICSS Class (100, 200, 700, 800) within one year of hire;

Must obtain Hazmat Awareness and Public Safety Telecommunicator I & II within two years of hire;

Employment offers may be subject to any of the following:

• Extensive criminal background check
• Pre-employment drug screening
• Employment reference checks
• Virginia DMV Driver Alert System
• Pre-employment physical examination

Must obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).

This position is restricted, meaning the funding for this job is non-general and/or non-recurring.

Must have, and maintain, a valid Driver’s License for the duration of employment.

The Department of Military Affairs is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race,…