What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Management Duty Officer (Non-Merit) position at Commonwealth of Kentucky?
Description
Tell us the worst and we'll send the BEST!
This position will work 2nd shift on Thursdays & Fridays as well as a mid-day shift on Saturdays & Sundays.
The Division of Emergency Management is hiring an Emergency Management Duty Officer position that: *Serves as the initial contact/civilian staff member in Emergency Communications and Information Center (ECIC) which serves as the 24 hour Warning Point for the Commonwealth. Coordinates multiple communication resources to facilitate interaction with callers requesting emergency and/or non-emergency response or services from federal, state and/or local public safety, public service and/or emergency response entities.
Job duties include but are not limited to the following:
EDUCATION: High school graduate.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: One year of experience in law enforcement, fire fighting, emergency medical technician experience, operation of communication equipment, or emergency response operations.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a secure situation room. High levels of stress may be encountered. Must be available to work a rotating shift and work alone during nights and weekends.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Crystal Simpson at crystal.l.simpson10.nfg@army.mil or 502-607-1541.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Tell us the worst and we'll send the BEST!
This position will work 2nd shift on Thursdays & Fridays as well as a mid-day shift on Saturdays & Sundays.
The Division of Emergency Management is hiring an Emergency Management Duty Officer position that: *Serves as the initial contact/civilian staff member in Emergency Communications and Information Center (ECIC) which serves as the 24 hour Warning Point for the Commonwealth. Coordinates multiple communication resources to facilitate interaction with callers requesting emergency and/or non-emergency response or services from federal, state and/or local public safety, public service and/or emergency response entities.
Job duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Identifies nature/scope/complexity of the problem through appropriate/time efficient questions of caller.
- Takes critical info gained & correctly document into specified computer system/programs.
- Makes notifications to appropriate federal/state/local agencies including non-governmental orgs, utilizing various means, according to established protocols.
- Serves as call center for various state agencies.
- Processes all incoming inquiries and make referrals to appropriate federal/state/local government agencies and non-governmental organizations.
- Maintains awareness of available resources to be able to quickly refer to or in some cases memorize detailed printed and electronic reference materials.
- Receives/disseminates weather warning information to staff, agencies and entities as defined by protocol.
- Screens all incidents for significance/complexity/relevance.
- Makes appropriate notifications of KYEM leadership regarding incidents determined to be significant by protocol for Gov and TAG may be briefed as appropriate; verifies correct operation of equipment in ECIC and EOC.
- Requests repairs of malfunctioning equipment & notifies supervisor of malfunction.
- Troubleshoots failures when possible.
- Assures sensitive information is maintained in a confidential/discreet/professional manner.
- Communicates sensitive information only with appropriate sources that have been identified by protocol or approved by their supervisor.
- Monitors/supports federal/state/local agencies with monitoring/tracking of intrastate transport of private/government shipments of nuclear/radiological materials.
- Must attend training and exercises as directed and assist with the staffing and operation of the Mobile Command Post and the EOC as directed.
- Responsible for providing building security by operating/monitoring sophisticated security systems/cameras by granting door access after hours for staff/visitors according to protocols established in standard operating procedures.
- Communicates with security officers regarding issues identified as concerning.
- Monitors/operates FEMA National Radio System and Amateur Radio equipment as needed.
EDUCATION: High school graduate.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: One year of experience in law enforcement, fire fighting, emergency medical technician experience, operation of communication equipment, or emergency response operations.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a secure situation room. High levels of stress may be encountered. Must be available to work a rotating shift and work alone during nights and weekends.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Crystal Simpson at crystal.l.simpson10.nfg@army.mil or 502-607-1541.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Salary : $39,356
