Job Listing: DISPATCHER (PUBLIC SAFETY) (TERM)

Duty Locations

 1 vacancy - Boulder City, NV
RELOCATION EXPENSES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED.

A SECURITY BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO ENTRANCE ON DUTY.

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED WITH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, PACIFIC WEST REGION, LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA, VISITOR AND RESOURCE PROTECTION DIVISION, SUPPORT SERVICES ORGANIZATION, INTERAGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER, BOULDER CITY, NEVADA.

Major Duties

This critical/sensitive position is located in the Interagency Communications Center. Operates with a number of public safety computer networks and NCIC/NLETS (Federal Bureau of Investigations). Serves as a certified full access NCIC/NLETS and related state systems operator. Maintains system security and complied with all operating procedures that regulate these advanced systems, utilizing the appropriate Originating Agency Identifier (ORI).

On a daily basis, receives non-emergency calls for service. Gathers all pertinent information for the call to determine whether it requires dispatching a vehicle, vessel or aircraft. Must provide precise information as to the locations which may not have street addresses such as road mile marker, river mile marker, lake cove name, etc. Must be able to provide a latitude/longitude or a Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) location.

Uses judgment and initiative in interpreting information. Inputs and interprets data into and from several computers. Enters and accesses information in the park incident reporting system to complete required reports and assist in investigations.

Safeguards confidential information. Receive and evaluate all 9-1-1 telephone calls or other public emergency calls. Determines priority of response and initiates appropriate response of law enforcement, emergency medical, search and rescue, and fire suppression personnel. Maintains certification as an Emergency Medical Dispatcher, using medical protocols to give life saving instruction to reporting parties on actions to be taken until medical help arrives.

Coordinates use of assigned radio frequencies for all users, directing and redirecting personnel to appropriate frequencies and prioritizing radio traffic and related communications. Operates multi-frequency, multi-agency radio console with several paging systems, cross-frequency patching, and phone patching.

Responsible for the collection and securing of Bail monies for the release of federal prisoners, arrested for offenses against the Unites States within Lake Mead NRA and public lands in southern Nevada.

Performs general Interagency Communications Center duties such as filing, typing, maintaining weather forecast recording, shredding of designated paperwork, processing mail-in violations notices, or providing copies of case incident reports to authorized individuals or entities.

How to Apply

For additional information about this position please contact:
Glen Anderson
702-293-8945

Submit your application package to:
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
LAKE MEAD NRA
ATTN: HUMAN RESOURCES
601 NEVADA WAY
BOULDER CITY, NV 89005

To receive consideration, applications MUST BE RECEIVED on or before the closing date of this announcement. Forms received after the closing date will not be considered. Extensions to the closing date will not be given. WE DO NOT ACCEPT FAXED INFORMATION OR INFORMATION SENT VIA INTERNET. Failure to submit all required documents and information requested by the closing date of this announcement would result in not receiving full consideration.

You will be evaluated solely on the information submitted in your application. You will not be contacted for additional information if your application is incomplete or inadequate. Materials submitted, as a part of your application will not be returned.

Applications mailed using government postage and/or internal Federal government mail systems are in violation of agency regulations and will not be accepted.  It is against the law to use Government envelopes or mail services to submit applications (18 USC 1719).

Do not send documents (such as training, awards, letters of recommendation, job descriptions, etc) not specifically requested within this announcement – they will be pulled and/or discarded from your application package.  Please do not submit your application package in a notebook, binder or with extraneous information.

Faxed and Email materials WILL NOT be accepted.

ENVELOPES MUST HAVE RETURN ADDRESS AND VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER.  ENVELOPES WITHOUT A RETURN ADDRESS WILL BE DESTROYED.

In addition to any forms or information required in other parts of this vacancy announcement, YOU MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:

1. APPLICATION/RESUME - One of the following documents:
a) An OF-612, Optional Application for Federal Employment; - OR -

b) A resume/application that includes the information identified in OF-510, Applying for a Federal Job.  If your resume/application does not provide all the information requested on the OF-510 and/or OF-612 and in this vacancy announcement, you may lose consideration for the position.  Your resume MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

JOB INFORMATION – On the first page of your application package note: 
a) Vacancy announcement number, and
b) Title, series, and grade pertained to this vacancy announcement.

PERSONAL INFORMATION –
a) Full name,
b) Mailing address (with ZIP code),
c) Day and evening telephone numbers (with area code),
d) Social security number; country of citizenship,
e) Veterans’ preference (preference will be given in accordance with current law and regulation).
f) SF-50 for proof of your career or career-conditional status; and highest Federal civilian grade held - also give job series and dates held. 
 
EDUCATION –
a) High school name, city, state (zip code if known) and date of diploma or GED;
b) Name and city and state (zip code if known) of colleges and universities attended, with majors, type and year of any degrees received (if no degree, show credits earned and indicate whether semester or quarter hours). 
c) If education is the basis for qualifying for the position, a legible copy of your transcript(s) is required.

WORK EXPERIENCE - Give the following information for your paid and non-paid work experience related to the job for which you are applying (failure to do so, may affect your consideration for this position):
(a) Job title (include series and grade if Federal job);
(b) Employer’s name and address; 
(c) Supervisor’s name and telephone number;
(d) Duties and accomplishments; 
(e) Starting and ending dates (month and year); 
(f) Hours per week; 
(g) Salary;
(h) Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor;
(i) If this announcement indicates more than one grade, note the lowest grade you will accept.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS - Job related training courses (title, year, and hours); job related skills (for example; other languages, computer software/hardware, tools, machinery, typing speed); job related certificates and licenses (current only); and job related honors, awards, and special accomplishments (for example, publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership activities, public speaking, and performance awards – Provide a summary with dates of accomplishment, expiration dates, etc – DO NOT send documents).

2.  KSAs:  A narrative statement on a separate page(s) addressing each KSA identified above.

3.  COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS:  This vacancy announcement allows substituting education for experience. If you are using education to meet qualifications for this position, you must submit a COPY of your college transcripts or equivalent documentation (a listing of college courses completed) to support your education.  Transcripts must include the name of the college or university and if applicable the date a degree was conferred.

4. VETERANS’ PREFERENCE:  If you are claiming 5-point preference, you must provide the appropriate DD-214 (Member-4 copy).  If you are claiming 10-point preference, you must complete a SF-15, submit a copy of the DD-214 and a letter (dated 1991 or later) from the Veterans Administration, showing the percentage of the service-connected disability.  Veterans’ preference will be given in accordance with current law and regulation.  For additional information a “Vet Guide” is available at: https://www.opm.gov/veterans web site.

5.  CTAP/ICTAP ELIGIBLES: Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(A) for CTAP AND 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP.  This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent performance rating and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.  Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.  A well-qualified CTAP/ICTAP applicant must satisfy the following criteria:  In addition to meeting minimum qualifications, including selective factors, education, and experience requirements, you must score at least 90 (prior to veterans’ preference being applied) on the application questions as established and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry.  For information on CTAP/ICTAP, visit: http://www.opm.gov/ctap/

6.  DI-1935: Department of the Interior Application Background Survey.  When printing this announcement, we encourage you to also download the DI-1935 from:  http://www.doi.gov/diversity/di1935.pdf and print it.  While the form is voluntary, we would appreciate you completing the form and returning it with your application package.  This form assists us in assuring that our personnel practices continue to meet Federal law and requirements.  The information is maintained in a strictly confidential manner and is not used in the selection process.  For more information, please read the DI-1935 form.

Contact Information:
MEGAN PARKIN

Phone: 702-293-8929

Fax: 702-293-8954

Email: MEGAN_PARKIN@NPS.GOV


Or write:
Department Of The Interior
601 Nevada Way
Boulder City, NV 89005

US

Fax: 702-293-8954


What To Expect Next:

Once the announcement closes and your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will not be notified of the outcome unless you are selected.