What are the responsibilities and job description for the FIRE CONTROL DISPATCHER 2 - MINDEN position at State of Nevada?
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Job Summary
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (NDCNR), protects, manages, and enhances the State’s resources to provide the highest quality of life for Nevada’s citizens and visitors. The NDCNR with over 900 employees consists of the Director’s Office and the following divisions and programs: Environmental Protection, Forestry, State Lands, State Parks, Water Resources, Outdoor Recreation, Natural Heritage, State Historic Preservation Office, Off-Highway Vehicles, Sagebrush Ecosystem, and the Conservation Districts Program. The Department also provides support staff to the Nevada Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and has responsibility for numerous Boards, Commissions, and Councils. The Department has locations and/or provides program services in every community of the State.
The Nevada Division of Forestry (NDF) is recruiting for a Fire Control Dispatcher 2 position at Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center located in Minden. This position reports to and is supervised by the Regional Fire Management Officer and overseen and given directions from the Interagency Dispatch Center Manager and Interagency Assistant Dispatch Center Managers. Incumbents provide accurate shift briefings to incoming dispatchers and floor supervisors to ensure a smooth transition from one shift to the next. Maintain the Daily Shift Brief Log to provide an accurate summary of all pertinent information from the previous shift. Incumbents utilize run cards, which are based on closest resources concept, to dispatch and prioritize emergency response to Wildland Fire incidents. Dispatch and prioritize incidents in accordance with procedures outlined in the Desk References and cooperating agencies policies. Incumbent will ensure that all resource orders for the Wildland Fire Protection Program partners and NDF resources including aircraft will be emailed to NDF Incident Business Unit for state and out-of-state requests. Incumbent may be utilized after hours as On Call Dispatcher when assigned by the Interagency Dispatch Center Manager.
Fire Control Dispatchers operate communication equipment at an assigned interagency communications center, and dispatch personnel, supplies, aircraft, and mobile equipment to fire scenes, medical emergencies, law enforcement incidents, hazardous materials incidents, and other emergency situations.
Essential Qualifications
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of dispatching experience, one year of which has been in a fire control or public safety agency; OR one year of experience as a Fire Control Dispatcher I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Job Duties
Dispatch emergency response personnel and equipment to incident scenes; receive calls and obtain pertinent information regarding the problem, location, person reporting and telephone number; determine the nature and extent of equipment and personnel required for the situation and dispatch nearest available units to provide protection for life, property and natural resources during medical emergencies, vehicle accidents, structural or wildland fires, and other emergency situations.
Maintain communication with responding units, reporting parties and Division office; establish priorities and coordinate and update information concerning the incident; mobilize and dispatch additional resources and logistical support as appropriate or as requested by the incident commander; contact and advise other agencies, special response teams, and other interested parties of pertinent information.
Operate computers, radios, and other communications equipment; maintain records, logs and files related to incidents, personnel and equipment activated, billing information for cooperating agencies, controlled burns, and other data; track out of state and out of district assignments.
Monitor multiple radio frequencies and answer telephones including business and emergency lines; relay information to and from units in the field; respond to questions or refer callers to appropriate office; broadcast routine announcements regarding meetings, training, weather forecasts and other notices.
Maintain current information and advise the Division office concerning the status of available personnel and equipment including Division and volunteer firefighters, emergency vehicles, aircraft and other apparatus; maintain duty rosters of personnel on duty and on call; track status, location and activities for responding units.
Maintain updated information regarding the policies of the Division and other cooperating agencies, jurisdictional maps, mutual aid agreements and telephone directories; type fire and incident reports and prepare financial summary sheets.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Positions allocated to this class provide dispatching services for multiple agencies involved in fire suppression, law enforcement, and all-risk incident response. The work is distinguished from the work of Fire Control Dispatcher I’s by the complexity of coordinating communications and activities for numerous agencies, working with various mutual aid agreements, and a high volume of law enforcement calls.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.
Working knowledge of: operation of personal computers, calculator, and other office equipment.
Ability to: use word processing equipment and programs; speak clearly and distinctly; accurately transmit information by means of radio and telephone.
Recruiter Contact Information: Susan Ashley - q.ashley@admin.nv.gov
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.
Benefits Include
For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).
January 1.............................................. New Year's Day
Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday
Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
July 4.................................................... Independence Day
First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
November 11........................................ Veterans' Day
Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
December 25........................................ Christmas Day
When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255
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Do you have any of the following?
A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. Can you meet this requirement?
Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, positions in this series have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in these positions must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. Can you meet this requirement?
All positions in this series are required to work varied shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays. Can you meet this requirement?
Applicants are required to type 45 words per minute. Can you meet this requirement?
Job Summary
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (NDCNR), protects, manages, and enhances the State’s resources to provide the highest quality of life for Nevada’s citizens and visitors. The NDCNR with over 900 employees consists of the Director’s Office and the following divisions and programs: Environmental Protection, Forestry, State Lands, State Parks, Water Resources, Outdoor Recreation, Natural Heritage, State Historic Preservation Office, Off-Highway Vehicles, Sagebrush Ecosystem, and the Conservation Districts Program. The Department also provides support staff to the Nevada Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and has responsibility for numerous Boards, Commissions, and Councils. The Department has locations and/or provides program services in every community of the State.
The Nevada Division of Forestry (NDF) is recruiting for a Fire Control Dispatcher 2 position at Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center located in Minden. This position reports to and is supervised by the Regional Fire Management Officer and overseen and given directions from the Interagency Dispatch Center Manager and Interagency Assistant Dispatch Center Managers. Incumbents provide accurate shift briefings to incoming dispatchers and floor supervisors to ensure a smooth transition from one shift to the next. Maintain the Daily Shift Brief Log to provide an accurate summary of all pertinent information from the previous shift. Incumbents utilize run cards, which are based on closest resources concept, to dispatch and prioritize emergency response to Wildland Fire incidents. Dispatch and prioritize incidents in accordance with procedures outlined in the Desk References and cooperating agencies policies. Incumbent will ensure that all resource orders for the Wildland Fire Protection Program partners and NDF resources including aircraft will be emailed to NDF Incident Business Unit for state and out-of-state requests. Incumbent may be utilized after hours as On Call Dispatcher when assigned by the Interagency Dispatch Center Manager.
Fire Control Dispatchers operate communication equipment at an assigned interagency communications center, and dispatch personnel, supplies, aircraft, and mobile equipment to fire scenes, medical emergencies, law enforcement incidents, hazardous materials incidents, and other emergency situations.
Essential Qualifications
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of dispatching experience, one year of which has been in a fire control or public safety agency; OR one year of experience as a Fire Control Dispatcher I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Job Duties
Dispatch emergency response personnel and equipment to incident scenes; receive calls and obtain pertinent information regarding the problem, location, person reporting and telephone number; determine the nature and extent of equipment and personnel required for the situation and dispatch nearest available units to provide protection for life, property and natural resources during medical emergencies, vehicle accidents, structural or wildland fires, and other emergency situations.
Maintain communication with responding units, reporting parties and Division office; establish priorities and coordinate and update information concerning the incident; mobilize and dispatch additional resources and logistical support as appropriate or as requested by the incident commander; contact and advise other agencies, special response teams, and other interested parties of pertinent information.
Operate computers, radios, and other communications equipment; maintain records, logs and files related to incidents, personnel and equipment activated, billing information for cooperating agencies, controlled burns, and other data; track out of state and out of district assignments.
Monitor multiple radio frequencies and answer telephones including business and emergency lines; relay information to and from units in the field; respond to questions or refer callers to appropriate office; broadcast routine announcements regarding meetings, training, weather forecasts and other notices.
Maintain current information and advise the Division office concerning the status of available personnel and equipment including Division and volunteer firefighters, emergency vehicles, aircraft and other apparatus; maintain duty rosters of personnel on duty and on call; track status, location and activities for responding units.
Maintain updated information regarding the policies of the Division and other cooperating agencies, jurisdictional maps, mutual aid agreements and telephone directories; type fire and incident reports and prepare financial summary sheets.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Positions allocated to this class provide dispatching services for multiple agencies involved in fire suppression, law enforcement, and all-risk incident response. The work is distinguished from the work of Fire Control Dispatcher I’s by the complexity of coordinating communications and activities for numerous agencies, working with various mutual aid agreements, and a high volume of law enforcement calls.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.
Working knowledge of: operation of personal computers, calculator, and other office equipment.
Ability to: use word processing equipment and programs; speak clearly and distinctly; accurately transmit information by means of radio and telephone.
Recruiter Contact Information: Susan Ashley - q.ashley@admin.nv.gov
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.
Benefits Include
- Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
- Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
- Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
- Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
- Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
- Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
- No Nevada state income tax.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
- Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).
- State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.
January 1.............................................. New Year's Day
Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday
Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
July 4.................................................... Independence Day
First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
November 11........................................ Veterans' Day
Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
December 25........................................ Christmas Day
When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255
01
Do you have any of the following?
- Graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of dispatching experience, one year of which has been in a fire control or public safety agency.
- One year of experience as a Fire Control Dispatcher 1 in Nevada State service.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
- None of the above.
A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. Can you meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, positions in this series have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in these positions must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. Can you meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
All positions in this series are required to work varied shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays. Can you meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
Applicants are required to type 45 words per minute. Can you meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question