JOB SUMMARY: The purpose of this position is to serve in a Communications Center that provides public safety dispatch operation, in a complex environment, serving one or more units, jurisdictions, and/or agencies; full on-site access (query and input) to National Criminal Information Network (NCIC), National Law Enforcements Communications System (NLETS), and state networks; primary or secondary Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) with full responsibility in public safety emergency response. MAJOR DUTIES: Operates multi-channel radios and telephones used to monitor and coordinate park communications traffic and cross-net radio operations between numerous public safety, law enforcement, and fire agencies. Operates public safety computer networks including NCIC/NLETS (Federal Bureau of Investigation/Department of Justice), and SD LETS (South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation). Tasks include inquiry, entry, and modification of records. Records searches support Law Enforcement (LE) Ranger or other federal agency investigations. Independently makes judgments/decisions and takes action to handle emergency telephone calls, record information, determine priority of response, and relay incident information to responding LE Ranger and public safety units. Independently makes judgments/decisions and takes action to coordinate emergency medical response incidents with local county public safety office and relays critical information to first responders dispatched to the scene. Monitors activities of LE Rangers and public safety field personnel and assists in coordinating prompt response to incidents in progress. All-risk incidents may include law enforcement, wild-land fire, structural fire, prescribed fire, medical emergencies, and search and rescue operations. For additional information contact Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Todd Grabow, todd_grabow@nps.gov, 605-574-3461 The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster. A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
