Job Specifications
Anniston army depot, AL
$41,000 - $53,000 PA
10 hours ago
Full Time
Entry Level
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This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) and Major Range & Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) in DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: The Anniston Army Depot is located in Anniston, Alabama, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountain chain halfway between Atlanta, Georgia, and Birmingham, Alabama, just off Interstate 20.
- Dispatches firefighting apparatus, ambulances, and rescue equipment. Monitors and initiates action for alarms from fire alarm computer systems.
- Ability to communicate effectively. Answers and screens 911 emergency calls and related inquiries related to activities of the emergency organization.
- Maintain call logs and incident reports using standard computer programs. Complies statistical data reports, charts, or records.
- Complete continuing educational units that are required to maintain Emergency Medical Dispatch and CPR certifications.
Requirements
Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One-year specialized experience which includes : Determining the nature of emergency calls; dispatching calls to the appropriate personnel; utilizing office automation systems for computer aided dispatching. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04). OR Education: Four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages.