EDS Operations Assistant

• Along with Emergency Disaster Services Operations Chief, serve as the on-call Duty Officer and Primary Responder.
• Including acknowledging requests for service, determining nature of the response/request, and initiating a response if necessary.
• Coordination of volunteers, resources, supplies, and equipment to support responses and special events.
• Ensure all response supplies are well stocked, discard any out-of-date
• Serve as the primary driver of the canteen, being able to load/unload, prepare foods, work extended hours, clean the canteen, and repeatedly lift heavy objects.

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  Readiness & Preparation:

• Ensure that response vehicles are well maintained both mechanically and cosmetically, and that they are ready to be deployed and operational including being fully stocked after each response/event.
• Report all mechanical issues to Emergency Disaster Services Assistant Director for maintenance scheduling.
• Ensure the walk-in refrigerator/freezer are clean, in order, and

• Ensure cleanliness of fill room, including floors, walls, sinks, freezer, ice machine, and water dispenser.
• Maintain cleanliness and operational standard for all operation-based resources including but not limited to; Cambros, coolers, generators, misting fans, tents, etc.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Special Duty Events:
• Assist with scheduling volunteers & arrangements for special duty events approved and assigned by EDS Command Provide on-ground support as needed.
• Volunteers:
• Provide direct supervision to volunteers assigned under granted areas of responsibility. Assist with recruitment, retention, and on-boarding of
• Donations:
• Assist with the Emergency Disaster Services Department’s partnership with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, and other donation avenues. May include assisting with donation pick-up or distribution as
• General Items:

• Provide the EDS Command Staff with general assistance through all program phases and development for local and Divisional Emergency Disaster Services program.
• Assist with maintaining EDS garage facility including, but not limited to cleaning, trash removal, etc.
• Participate in all meetings as assigned by Command
• Complete & maintain all logs and documentation required for areas of
• Assist with planning, development, implantation, and accomplishment of department goals.
• Develop, maintain & achieve professional development
• When necessary, undertake additional duties and tasks as assigned by supervisors, other relationships and responsibilities may be created for time periods deemed necessary upon emergency circumstances.
• In absence of Operations Chief, EDS Operations Support Staff will report to the EDS Assistant Director
• All scheduling matters should be handled with immediate supervisor.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s
  • Working knowledge of basic Canteen systems, functions, and
  • Experience with operating a
  • Must be able to work with manual & power
  Ability to work on a
  
  
  
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 75lbs at least 4 feet off the ground to load vehicles (No Exceptions)
  • Basic working knowledge of computers, specifically Microsoft Office Applications
  • Ability to work with minimum
  • Ability to supervise & manage other
  • Wear appropriate EDS uniform &
  • PA Clearance required upon employment and thereafter upon renewal date: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, Request for Criminal And Fingerprint based federal criminal history.
  • PA Mandated and Permissive Reporting & The Salvation Army KeepSafe training required.
  Education & Experience:
  • Associates degree
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Minimum of two years’ experience in related field of non-profit, emergency management/response, vehicle maintenance, or any combination.