Emergency Dispatcher jobs in Richmond, VA

Emergency Dispatcher is responsible for responding to calls for emergency and non-emergency assistance and dispatching law enforcement, fire fighting, or rescue units. Transmits and receives coded and conventional messages. Being an Emergency Dispatcher differentiates between routine, priority, and emergency messages, and initiates or follows through on responses as required. Communicates details of situation and location. Additionally, Emergency Dispatcher enters unit response details into a database. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Emergency Dispatcher works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be an Emergency Dispatcher typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Emergency Services Dispatcher
  • US Defense Logistics Agency
  • Richmond, VA FULL_TIME
  • Duties

    • Provides advanced emergency medical dispatch life support through pre-arrival instructions to callers.
    • Operates and maintains all Dispatch Call Center equipment, including State Police Systems to obtain criminal background information.
    • Prepares and maintains reports and records relating to emergency responses.

    Requirements

    Conditions of Employment

    • Must be a U.S. citizen
    • Tour of Duty: Flexible (see Additional Information for clarification)
    • Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive
    • Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
    • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
    • Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
    • Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
    • Bargaining Unit Status: Yes
    • Mission Essential: This is 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.

    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, 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
    Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

    OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

    1. Incumbent must successfully complete any and all required training, to include being certified at the Telecommunicator I & II levels and Hazardous Material Awareness within 9 months of being placed in this position. Failure to do so may result in removal from federal service.

    2. Within one year, incumbent must obtain and maintain Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification and Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) certification.

    Incumbent is responsible for attaining continuing dispatch education (CDE) requirements through in-service training that is offered locally and pass in accordance with predetermined course requirements

    Education

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

    Additional information

    Work Schedule: Incumbent is required to work on alternate work schedule which may include an uncommon tour of duty (including nights, weekends and holidays).

    For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf

    Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf

    Drug-Free Workplace: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has established a Drug-Free Federal Workplace Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for DLA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with DLA for a period of six months. This policy extends to random testing for the use of illegal drugs by employees who occupy testing designated positions defined as sensitive in Section 7(d) of Executive Order 12564. The Defense Logistics Agency's Drug Free Workplace Plan's drug testing panel includes testing for the following illegal substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates (codeine/morphine), 6-Acetylmorphine (heroin), phencyclidine, amphetamines (amphetamine/methamphetamine), methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone. ADVISORY: By using cannabidiol (CBD) products you are risking a positive drug test result for marijuana.


    • Benefits

      A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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      Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

    How You Will Be Evaluated

    You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

    The assessments for this job will measure the following Competencies:

    • Emergency Communication
    • Emergency Response
    • Emergency Medical Care
    • Customer Service

    Direct Hire Evaluation: Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. This vacancy will be filled through a Direct Hire Authority. All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. The rule of Three, Veteran's Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to this vacancy. We will evaluate your application for basic eligibility and to determine if your experience meets the basic qualification requirements described in the announcement. All applicants who meet the qualifications and other basic requirement are eligible for referral and selection consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

    • Benefits

      A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

      Review our benefits

      Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

    • Required Documents

      As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

      To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package. Each Application Package MUST include:

      • Your Resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for the qualifications and referred for selection consideration if eligible. IMPORTANT NOTE: Ensure that your resume does not contain any specialized characters, fonts, typefaces or formatting (e.g. tables, macros, etc.). It is also recommended that you convert/save your resume as a PDF prior to attaching to your application.
      • Applicable documents to support the eligibility(s) for which you are applying. Please review the following link for a listing of the additional documents you will need to provide: Supporting Documents.
      Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): If you are an eligible ICTAP applicant you may apply for special selection over other candidates for this position. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at a score of 85 or higher for this position. ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.

      If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

      Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

      Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

    • How to Apply

      To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

      The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.

      • To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
      • You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
      • You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
      • To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
      To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12287594.

      Agency contact information

      DLA Installation Support POC

      Phone

      614-692-0877

      Fax

      614-693-1672

      Email

      dhrsc.installation.spt@dla.mil

      Address

      DLA Installation Support
      8725 John Kingman rd
      Ft Belvoir, VA 22060
      US

      Next steps

      Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive a notification of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements, and you will receive a notification. A review may be completed of your online questionnaire and the documentation you submitted to support your responses. Applicants that are found qualified may be referred to the hiring official for consideration, and you will receive a notification of referral. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and as part of the selection process, applicants may be required to complete additional supplemental documents. Once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. If interviews are conducted, DLA uses a technique called Behavior Based Interviewing (BBI). Be sure to check your USA Jobs account for your notification updates.

    • Fair and Transparent

      The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

      • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
      • Reasonable accommodation policy
      • Financial suitability
      • Selective Service
      • New employee probationary period
      • Signature and false statements
      • Privacy Act
      • Social security number request

    Required Documents

    To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package. Each Application Package MUST include:

    • Your Resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for the qualifications and referred for selection consideration if eligible. IMPORTANT NOTE: Ensure that your resume does not contain any specialized characters, fonts, typefaces or formatting (e.g. tables, macros, etc.). It is also recommended that you convert/save your resume as a PDF prior to attaching to your application.
    • Applicable documents to support the eligibility(s) for which you are applying. Please review the following link for a listing of the additional documents you will need to provide: Supporting Documents.
    Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): If you are an eligible ICTAP applicant you may apply for special selection over other candidates for this position. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at a score of 85 or higher for this position. ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.

    If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

    Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

    Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.


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    This job is open to

    • The public

      U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

    Clarification from the agency

    This is a Direct Hiring Authority notice open to the Public.

  • 24 Days Ago

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Emergency Communications Dispatcher
  • Madison County VA
  • Madison, VA FULL_TIME
  • Full Time Communications Officer Sheriff’s Office / Joint 911 Dispatch Center Madison County is continuously accepting applications for the position of Emergency Communications Officer to work in the ...
  • 27 Days Ago

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Dispatcher
  • EMM Transportation Inc
  • Richmond, VA FULL_TIME
  • We are a local intermodal trucking company who is seeking an individual to help with data entry, dispatching, and scheduling appointments. This position is part of our dispatch team and will work clos...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Dispatcher
  • Remco, Inc.
  • Ashland, VA FULL_TIME
  • Remco, Inc. is proudly an employee-owned company with a family-oriented, hard-working culture. We are an established industry-leading service provider who has been in business since 1977. We provide c...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Emergency Response Coordinator
  • Spartan Emergency Water Removal
  • Richmond, VA FULL_TIME
  • If you’re good at what you do you can work anywhere, but if you want to learn how to be the BEST at what you do, come work at Spartan. As an Emergency Response Coordinator, you are responsible for ass...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Non-Emergency Medical Transport Driver
  • NON-EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
  • Henrico, VA PART_TIME,FULL_TIME
  • We are looking for DEPENDABLE full-time and part-time Non-Emergency Medical Transportation drivers.Duties:- Safely operate a transportation van- Transport passengers to designated locations in a timel...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Estimator
  • Va Department Of Transportation
  • Richmond, VA
  • Please apply online at https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/estimator-richmond-virginia-united-states Job Duties What driv...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Civil Rights Specialist DBE
  • Va Department Of Transportation
  • Richmond, VA
  • Please apply online at https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/senior-civil-rights-specialist-dbe-richmond-virginia-united-st...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Traffic Operations Center (TOC) Computer Operator
  • Metaforá Consulting, Inc.
  • Colonial Heights, VA
  • Job Description Job Description Traffic Operations Center Computer Operator Job Description Metaforá Consulting, Inc. is...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Data Business Analyst (Wage)
  • Careerbuilder-us
  • Richmond, VA
  • Please apply online at https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/senior-data-business-analyst-wage-richmond-virginia-united-sta...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Software Engineer, Android
  • Facebook
  • Richmond, VA
  • Summary: Facebook is seeking a data center Critical Facility Engineer to join our Data Center Facility Operations team. ...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Estimator
  • VA Department of Transportation
  • Richmond, VA
  • Please apply online at https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/estimator-richmond-virginia-united-states Job Duties What driv...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Civil Rights Specialist DBE
  • VA Department of Transportation
  • Richmond, VA
  • Please apply online at https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/senior-civil-rights-specialist-dbe-richmond-virginia-united-st...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Data Business Analyst (Wage)
  • Careerbuilder-US
  • Richmond, VA
  • Please apply online at https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/senior-data-business-analyst-wage-richmond-virginia-united-sta...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

Richmond (/ˈrɪtʃmənd/) is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. It is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and the Greater Richmond Region. Richmond was incorporated in 1742 and has been an independent city since 1871. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 204,214; in 2016, the population was estimated to be 223,170, making Richmond the fourth-most populous city in Virginia. The Richmond Metropolitan Area has a population of 1,260,029, the third-most populous metro in the state. Richmond is located at the fall line of the James R...
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Income Estimation for Emergency Dispatcher jobs
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