Title Emergency Communications Officer - Part-Time
State Role Title Emergency Coordinator I
Hiring Range 18.00 hour
Pay Band 3
Agency Department of Military Affairs
Location Blackstone FTPIC
Agency Website DMA
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Job Duties
About the Agency
The Virginia Department of Military Affairs State Team provides professional and responsive state support functions to the Adjutant General of Virginia the Virginia National Guard the Virginia Air Guard and the Virginia Defense Force in order to ensure their ability to support and defend the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Purpose of Position
To provide Emergency coordination services for Fort Barfoot. To perform a variety of communications and operational tasks in support of public safety operations such as dispatching calls of a police and emergency nature providing medical information pending arrival of EMTParamedics and to obtain criminal and driving histories and wants via computer terminal to ensure enforcement of the law and provide safety to police officers and the public. To provide courteous prompt accurate and efficient information to all who call. Receives general administrative supervision from the Emergency Communications Operations Manager Emergency Services Branch Chief and the Director of Public Works in terms of broadly defined missions and goals.
Telework for this position is only allowed during emergencies. This is a part-time position and is ineligible for state benefits. Hours are limited to an average of 29 per week not to exceed 1500 hours per year.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of Radio-Telephonic operations and procedures
Knowledge of Procedures used in operating Computer Aided Dispatch Systems
Knowledge of Policies and procedures of receiving and processing emergency calls
Knowledge of Specialized computer systemssoftware currently used in the Communications Department
Knowledge of Basic business arithmetic
Knowledge of Localized Geographic features and directional information
Skill in call screening techniques and phone etiquette
Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures including records management
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms
Skill in performing technical specialized complex difficult or technical office support work
Ability to read and explain rules policies and procedures
Skill in compiling and summarizing information and preparing periodic or special reports
Ability to work under pressure exercising good judgment and making sound and timely decisions & General Knowledge of Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various emergency and non-emergency situations socio-economic ethnic and cultural backgrounds in person and over the telephone
Valid Drivers License and acceptable driving record required.
Additional Considerations
Considerable administrative support experience or an equivalent combination of education training and experience preferred.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application andor résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Completes departmental training Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPR ICS Class 100 200 700 800 within one year of hire Must obtain Hazmat Awareness and Public Safety Telecommunicator I & II within two years of hire
Employment offers may be subject to any of the following o Extensive criminal background check o Pre-employment drug screeningo Employment reference checkso Virginia DMV Driver Alert Systemo Pre-employment physical examination
Must obtain and maintain a Common Access Card CAC.
This position is restricted meaning the funding for this job is non-general andor non-recurring.
Must have and maintain a valid Drivers License for the duration of employment.
The Department of Military Affairs is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants without regard to age color disability gender national origin political affiliation genetic information race religion sexual orientation sex including pregnancy or veteran status. DMA encourages and invites minorities women individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
We are a Virginia Values Veterans" V3 certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29 2010. If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application andor resume.
AmeriCorps and Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment if applicable must be listed within the application either on an attached resume or manually listed in the Relevant Work History" section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application therefore it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application or a state application lacking in detail may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration
This job is a civilian position and does not require military service including commission and enlistment.
Contact Information
Name Loreley A. Leabhart
Phone 804 313-1694
Email loreley.a.leabhart2.nfgarmy.mil
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter formerly COD provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services DARS or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired DBVI. Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARSDBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.