JOB SUMMARY: These positions are located in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, in the Visitor, Fire and Resource Protection Division. Open to the first 101 applicants or until 12/10/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. Government housing may be available based on bid system. Temporary housing may also be available. MAJOR DUTIES: MAJOR DUTIES: Coordinate initial emergency response, evaluating incidents, soliciting all necessary information, and applying judgment according to interagency guides, protocols and pre-plans. Receive and evaluate emergency calls, soliciting information to initiate an appropriate response of emergency services personnel, acquiring critical information (law enforcement, fire, medical search and rescue, etc.) from the public and other public safety agencies. Use a variety of specialized computer programs such as NCIC (National Criminal Information Center), NLETS (National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System), and CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch) in the performance of dispatch duties. Perform multi-jurisdictional all-risk incidents (law enforcement, wildland fire, structural fire, aviation, intelligence, medical, search and rescue, and other emergency services), and/or serve at an interagency level (collaborate with federal, state, county, and local agencies). At the GS-07 may be required to obtain Emergency Medical Dispatch EMD) certification. Incumbent may not leave the center unless relieved by another qualified dispatcher. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. Promotion to the full performance level is neither guaranteed nor implied and will be based solely on your ability to satisfactorily perform the work of the position, existing work at the higher grade level, and recommendation by the position's supervisor. Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. There are 3 positions to be filled. 1st position: You will work from approximately mid-April through mid-March, and you will be in a non-pay status for at least 2 consecutive weeks starting mid-March. 2nd position: You will work from approximately mid-March through mid-February, and you will be in a non-pay status for at least 2 consecutive weeks starting mid-February. 3rd position: You will work from approximately mid-February through mid-January, and you will be in a non-pay status for at least 2 consecutive weeks starting mid-January. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
