Multiple positions will be filled for multiple locations with this announcement:
Major Duties: - Serves as a dispatcher in the Park Communications Center. The Center provides all emergency and non-emergency law enforcement and medical communications for the parks as well as serving a support function to the search and rescue and fire dispatch.
- Operates multi-channel radio and coordinates radio traffic for rescues, law enforcement, ambulance, boating, natural disasters, other emergency situations and basic park inter-divisional operations.
- Conducts records checks using systems which include National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS).
- In some locations, may respond to a dedicated emergency response (911) dedicated line.
Travel, transportation, & relocation expenses will not be paid. Relocation expenses will be the employee's responsibility.
Government Housing: Government housing may be available.
Physical Demands: Incumbent must function efficiently in a confined space for extended periods with no breaks and no opportunity to leave the confines of the Communications Center. The dispatcher is considered an "essential employee," meaning he/she is required to work most holidays, report for duty during adverse weather conditions, and be expected to work for long hours exceeding normally scheduled shifts in case of emergencies. Position is sedentary with high amounts of stress. Incumbent is subject to shift work, rotating shift work, and uncommon tours of duty. Work requires use of the voice in vocal communications for periods of hours at a time. Voice must be clear, audible, and tone effective with words plainly spoken and understandable. Incumbent must be able to hear clearly and discern a variety of audible communications and signals simultaneously. Incumbent must be able to read critical information from multiple sources, including computer screen, fax, and written log quickly and accurately. The work is of an emergency nature and is emotionally stressful. Incumbent must possess manual dexterity sufficient to operate computer terminals/keyboards and related equipment and to maintain written logs. Work involves occasional lifting of boxes and supplies up to weights of 50 pounds.
Work Environment: The work is normally performed in a well-lighted and temperature-controlled room. Noise levels are routinely high due to electronic equipment, telephones, radios, and other discussions ongoing in the performance of duties. The setting is typically confined and secure, and entrance and egress is controlled. During the training period and/or on other occasions, the incumbent will be assigned to accompany field law enforcement personnel in patrol vehicles to learn or gain a more detailed familiarization with agency field operating procedures and jurisdictional boundaries. Incumbent may not leave the center unless relieved by another qualified dispatcher.
Starting at $18.96 Per Hour (GS 5)
