Lead Dispatcher (Public Safety)

Summary This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, District 5-Wind River Agency in Fort Washakie, Wyoming. Position will handle operational issues in the communications center for the Agency. THIS POSITION IS BEING RE-ADVERTISED TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL CANDIDATES. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SUBMITTED AN APPLICATION, YOU NEED NOT RE-APPLY UNLESS YOU WANT TO UPDATE YOUR INFORMATION. This is a Bargaining Unit position, for more information see USA Jobs What are bargaining units? Responsibilities Operates a multi-frequency, multi-agency radio console with several paging systems, cross-frequency patching, and phone patching. Operates within a number of public safety computer networks and NCIC / NLETS. Coordinates, monitors, and assists with operations via telephone and radio between a variety of agencies and personnel. Records and maintains all radio transmissions and significant telephone situations. Determines priority of response and initiates appropriate response of law enforcement. Gather all pertinent information for the call to determine whether it requires dispatching a vehicle, vessel or aircraft. Performs general communications center duties such as filing, typing, copying, scanning, maintaining updated information, shredding of designated paper work, or providing copies of case incident reports to authorized individual or entities. Planning, organizing, coordinating, and facilitating of the technical and program work of the Dispatch Center. Provides overview and quality control of the work of the team to ensure that technical requirements and specifications are met. As shift lead and senior technical dispatcher, coaches and leads the efforts of the team. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS : (OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards). GS-06 GRADE LEVEL : 1 year of specialized experience that equipped me with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. This experience is related to the work of the position and equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service as described in the vacancy announcement performing ALL of the following : serving as a senior operator to receive and transmit law enforcement communications on a radio network; navigating the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database; and maintaining records of radio transmissions, police actions, complaints and reports. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date. Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472). Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date. Education Additional Information All new hires earn the beginning salary of their pay grade (Step 1). See 2024 Salary Tables and select the pay chart for Fort Washakie, Wyoming. If no specific chart is listed for this geographic location, see the "rest of U.S." chart. CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS : These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must : (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit : http : / / www.opm.gov / rif / employee_guides / career_transition.asp . LAND MANAGEMENT WORKFORCE FLEXIBILITY ACT : If applying under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act, you must provide documentation to support your eligibility (SF-50) and performance (references and / or performance appraisal). Under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) two groups of individuals are eligible to apply under this announcement : current and / or former employees serving or who have served under time-limited competitive appointments at land management agencies. Land Management Agencies include : Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, and U.S. Forest Service. Current appointees : 1) must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency; 2) must have served under one or more time limited appointment(s) by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; AND 3) must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service. Former appointees : 1) must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency; 2) must have served under one or more time limited appointment(s) by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; 3) must have separated for reasons other than misconduct or performance; AND 4) must have performed at an acceptable level through the service period. SPECIAL APPOINTING AUTHORITY : Certain candidates may be eligible to apply under a special hiring authority including those for disabled individuals, Peace Corps employees, Foreign Service employees, veterans, etc. For more information, visit the following OPM websites : USAJOBS Information Center : https : / / www.usajobs.gov / Help / ; Vets Info Guide : http : / / www.fedshirevets.gov / . VOLUNTARY SEPARATION INCENTIVE PAYMENT : Former Federal Employees are required to indicate whether they received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) buyout in their previous employment with the Federal government, and are required to submit a copy of the applicable Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) regarding the VSIP. Most individuals who accept reemployment with the Federal government within 5 years of receiving the VSIP amount, must repay the gross amount of the separation pay prior to reemployment.