Dispatcher PT-Radford at Constellis
Radford, VA
About the Job
POSITION SUMMARY
Provide dispatch services for RFAAP fire department, RFAAP security officers, and plant safety.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide Fire/EMS dispatch services for any hazardous plant activities.
Perform daily duties in a proficient manner
I.e
dispatch check offs, station maintenance, and radio equipment checks.
Be alert for possible fire, property, and life safety hazards on government property.
Maintain a working knowledge of all fire department SOP's, SOG's, and CENTERRA's rules and regulations, written and oral, pertaining to the assigned duties.
Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
GED or High School Diploma
Must be 18 years old at time of hire
Must have United States Citizenship (if naturalized, then must provide original certificate for inspection and copying)
Must successfully complete drug screening requirements
Must pass criminal background check
Must be Nationally certified NIMS (National Incident Management System) levels 100, 200, 700 and 800 or be able to obtain within 90 days of employment
(online)
Must have a valid Virginia Drivers License
Accountability-Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions
Customer Oriented-Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures
Decision Making-Ability to select an effective course of action appropriate to the current situation while following company procedures
Ethical-Ability to be guided by the company's accepted principles of moral conduct
Initiative-Ability to act and take steps to solve or settle an issue
Interpersonal Skills-Ability to develop and maintain relationships with others
Working Under Stress-Ability to maintain composure when exposed to stress
Record clear of any Domestic Violence Convictions
Must be able to work weekends and holidays
Must be able to work any shift
A 90 day probationary period will be mandated
Must be willing to work with minimum supervision
Must be able to understand written and verbal orders
Must be able to complete daily reports, and communicate, spell and have computer skills
Must be available to work shifts on a swing rotation
Must be able to maintain punctual work ethics
Dispatchers will meet the requirements of NFPA Telecommunicator I Certification or equivalent
The Fire Chief will be the certification authority using NFPA 1061.
Dispatchers must be able to manage and operate numerous types of systems
These include, but are not limited to:
Mass Notification System(s), Intrusion Detection System(s), Motorola Land Mobile Radio System, Security Cameras,
Access Control System (Paxton), Lightning Alerts, etc
On the Job Training will be provided.
Dispatchers will be responsible for key control within dispatch
They will work with the Security Key Custodian to ensure compliance with all procedures.
Notifications will be required in a timely manner
These are general updates for different scenarios (fire runs, ambulance runs, security issues, injuries, fatality, equipment damage, property, etc.)
The Dispatcher will work to manage the distribution list and make notifications as directed.
The dispatcher will maintain a police blotter.
The dispatcher will maintain a clean work area and continuously strive to make continuous improvements for processes
They will also be responsible for developing guides, procedures, walkthroughs, and etc
for systems in dispatch and other task related to their job as directed by the Fire Chief.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body
Sedentary work involves extended periods of sitting while engaged with a computer terminal or phone.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must have close visual and audio acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; determining the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work; or to make general observations of facilities or structures
Must meet all physical and psychological standards as required by the contract
Travel may be required
Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching and bending throughout the workday.
Provide dispatch services for RFAAP fire department, RFAAP security officers, and plant safety.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide Fire/EMS dispatch services for any hazardous plant activities.
Perform daily duties in a proficient manner
I.e
dispatch check offs, station maintenance, and radio equipment checks.
Be alert for possible fire, property, and life safety hazards on government property.
Maintain a working knowledge of all fire department SOP's, SOG's, and CENTERRA's rules and regulations, written and oral, pertaining to the assigned duties.
Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
GED or High School Diploma
Must be 18 years old at time of hire
Must have United States Citizenship (if naturalized, then must provide original certificate for inspection and copying)
Must successfully complete drug screening requirements
Must pass criminal background check
Must be Nationally certified NIMS (National Incident Management System) levels 100, 200, 700 and 800 or be able to obtain within 90 days of employment
(online)
Must have a valid Virginia Drivers License
Accountability-Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions
Customer Oriented-Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures
Decision Making-Ability to select an effective course of action appropriate to the current situation while following company procedures
Ethical-Ability to be guided by the company's accepted principles of moral conduct
Initiative-Ability to act and take steps to solve or settle an issue
Interpersonal Skills-Ability to develop and maintain relationships with others
Working Under Stress-Ability to maintain composure when exposed to stress
Record clear of any Domestic Violence Convictions
Must be able to work weekends and holidays
Must be able to work any shift
A 90 day probationary period will be mandated
Must be willing to work with minimum supervision
Must be able to understand written and verbal orders
Must be able to complete daily reports, and communicate, spell and have computer skills
Must be available to work shifts on a swing rotation
Must be able to maintain punctual work ethics
Dispatchers will meet the requirements of NFPA Telecommunicator I Certification or equivalent
The Fire Chief will be the certification authority using NFPA 1061.
Dispatchers must be able to manage and operate numerous types of systems
These include, but are not limited to:
Mass Notification System(s), Intrusion Detection System(s), Motorola Land Mobile Radio System, Security Cameras,
Access Control System (Paxton), Lightning Alerts, etc
On the Job Training will be provided.
Dispatchers will be responsible for key control within dispatch
They will work with the Security Key Custodian to ensure compliance with all procedures.
Notifications will be required in a timely manner
These are general updates for different scenarios (fire runs, ambulance runs, security issues, injuries, fatality, equipment damage, property, etc.)
The Dispatcher will work to manage the distribution list and make notifications as directed.
The dispatcher will maintain a police blotter.
The dispatcher will maintain a clean work area and continuously strive to make continuous improvements for processes
They will also be responsible for developing guides, procedures, walkthroughs, and etc
for systems in dispatch and other task related to their job as directed by the Fire Chief.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body
Sedentary work involves extended periods of sitting while engaged with a computer terminal or phone.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must have close visual and audio acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; determining the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work; or to make general observations of facilities or structures
Must meet all physical and psychological standards as required by the contract
Travel may be required
Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching and bending throughout the workday.
