Overview
Emergency Communications Officer – Part-Time Jobs in Suffolk, USA at Department of Military Affairs
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, FTPIC
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 obtaining 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 1,500 hours per year.
Minimum Qualifications
- 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
Additional Considerations
Considerable administrative support experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience preferred.
Special Instructions
- Complete departmental training, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Incident Command System (ICS) classes 100, 200, 700, 800 within one year of hire; 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
- 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
- Maintain a valid driver’s license for the duration of employment
Equal Employment Opportunity
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, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. DMA encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application and/or resume.
Ameri Corps and Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Contact Information
Name:
Loreley
A. Leabhart
Phone:
Email: loreley.a.leabhart
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Title: Emergency Communications Officer – Part-Time
Company: Department of Military Affairs
Location: Suffolk, USA
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