Public Safety Dispatcher

You will serve as a Public Safety Dispatcher with the National Park Service at Mesa Verde National Park. Pay will vary based on the grade level for which you are selected. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate. The range of pay for the GS 05 grade level is: $40,736 - $52,957/year. The range of pay for the GS 06 grade level is: $45,409 - $59,031/year.

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Public Safety Dispatching: Performs dispatch and call taking services for public safety related incidents and operations. Receives and evaluates emergency calls for service. Obtains information through questioning and determines the priority of the call. Radio System Operations: Operates a multi-frequency radio console. Coordinates use of assigned radio frequencies, directs radio traffic to appropriate channels and restricts channels to emergency use as necessary. Prioritizes radio traffic and related communications. Serves as primary point of contact for law enforcement and other public safety responders monitoring traffic and assisting operations. Navigates and Uses Public Safety Computer Networks in the performance of duties: Serves as a certified operator of National Criminal Information Network (NCIC), National Law Enforcements Communications System (NLETS), and State criminal information networks (i.e., ACCESS, 2TLETS, VCIN, etc.). Monitors and coordinates responses to a variety of alarms, including: intrusion, fire, robbery, panic, and maintenance related systems. Assists law enforcement officers with investigations, performing criminal and driver history background searches. Prepares and processes records for retention with records management policies and procedures. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. You may be required to travel overnight away from home occasionally. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/. Pre-employment and random drug testing is required. You will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. Additional Requirements located under qualifications...