Emergency Services Dispatcher

Qualifications

• To qualify for an Emergency Services Dispatcher, your resume and supporting documentation must support:
• A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-06 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:
• Answering 911 calls
• Working with emergency services dispatch equipment
• Providing instruction on emergency medical procedures
• Interpreting pertinent laws and regulations

Other Requirements

• Within one year, incumbent must obtain and maintain Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification and Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) certification.
• Within six months, incumbent must obtain certification to operate the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS), in accordance with CLETS Policies, Practices and Procedures (Section 1.8 - Training) and the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Operating Manual (Section 3 - Quality Control, Validation, and Other Procedures).

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional Information

• The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing.
• As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106, DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194).

Mission Essential

This a Mission Essential (ME) position. The incumbent may be required to report to work in the event of a natural disaster, inclement weather, or crisis.