- Position Title
- Seasonal Public Safety Dispatcher
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NE-1611-GATE-25-12593201-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, December 20, 2024 to Wednesday, June 18, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
Assessment 1
1.
From the descriptions below (A through D), select one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience or education requirements for a Dispatcher (Public Safety), GS-2151-05, position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
2.
This position has a mandatory requirement that applicants must possess fluency (Read, Write, and Speak) in the English Language. Those who do not meet this requirement by close of this announcement will receive no further consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Receive and evaluate all 9-1-1 telephone calls or other public emergency calls.
4.
Ability to retrieve critical Information from reporting parties, determines response priority, and responds appropriately.
5.
Maintain a smooth, uninterrupted flow of information between personnel in the field, and outside emergency organizations.
6.
Ability to assess situations quickly, often under stress and with multiple conflicting priorities, to act decisively and bring incidents to a logical and appropriate conclusion.
7.
Direct personnel to appropriate frequencies and prioritize radio traffic and related communications.
8.
Use NCIC (National Crime Information Center) and/or NLETS (National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System) to perform criminal history checks, access wanted files, motor vehicle department files, or stolen, lost or wanted items/subjects.
9.
Input and interpret computerized data for law enforcement work.
10.
Safeguard data on criminal history information of individuals, details of investigations in progress, and details pertaining to the movement of visiting dignitaries.
11.
Ensure officer safety by periodically checking status via radio, telephone, or other means.
12.
Dispatch In-progress law enforcement calls (drunk drivers, suicidal subjects, etc.) and coordinates responses of law enforcement officers.
13.
Use computer programs, spread sheets and databases to processes documents and reports.
14.
Record and maintain radio transmissions and significant telephone situations in both written and electronic formats.
15.
Perform general communications center duties such as filing, typing, obtaining severe weather forecasts, shredding designated paperwork, processing notices, or providing copies of case reports.
16.
Operate standard office equipment other than computers (such as telephone, fax, photocopier, calculator) to accomplish work.
17.
Function in a confined space for extended periods, at times with no breaks.
18.
Initiate an emergency action plan.
19.
Evaluate and respond appropriately to concurrent Incidents (i.e. law enforcement, search and rescue, medical emergencies, etc.
20.
Operate multi-frequency, multi-organization radio console.
21.
Communicate clearly and concisely over the radio and telephone. Voice must be clear, audible, and tone effective with words plainly spoken and understandable.
22.
Monitor a variety of audible communications and signals simultaneously.
23.
Demonstrates proficiently in the voice recorder program to retrieve radio and telephone transmissions.
24.
Operate public safety computer networks.
25.
Maintains system security and complies with all operating procedures that regulate these systems. Safeguard confidential information.
26.
Work as a team player.
27.
Interact with other public safety employees as well as members of the media, and other local, state, and federal government agencies.
28.
Maintain courtesy and professionalism with the public.
29.
Develops and maintains relationships with others; may include dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed.
30.
Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning, 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and 3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability. Failure to agree to this statement will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.