What are the responsibilities and job description for the Urban Search & Rescue Responder Part Time - Public Safety Specialist I position at Montgomery County Pennsylvania?
- SUMMARY
The Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Responder will respond to technical rescue incidents involving, but not limited to: Rope rescue, trench rescue, structural collapse rescue, confined space rescue, technical search, and water rescue. US&R Responders are expected to operate specialized equipment, Personal Protective equipment, and an in-depth working knowledge of technical rescue. This position is also responsible to staff apparatus for planned events as needed.
Please complete the Montgomery County US&R Training Checklist and submit it with your application/resume.
Checklist link: https://www.montgomerycountypa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/48867/USR-Hiring-Certification-Check-off-Sheet---Fillable-11202024
Questions can be directed to MCDPSrescueteam@montgomerycountypa.gov
- ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direction of the Urban Search and Rescue Officers, the US&R Responder is responsible for a range of preparedness and response activities including, but not limited to the following:
* Responds to technical rescue incidents and perform rescue or mitigating actions to protect life and property.
* Attends Urban Search and Rescue Team training or other training as required to maintain skills at a Rescue Technician or Specialist level as required by NFPA 1670/1006 and the Montgomery County Special Operations Policy Manual (minimum 45 hours per year).
* Staff apparatus and special teams for planned events as needed.
* Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment and perform tasks related to technical rescue, including the use of self-contained breathing apparatus or air-purified respirators
* Adhere to safety guidelines and follow standard operating guidelines.
* Attend ongoing training in order to analyze technical rescue incidents to determine the magnitude of the problem and/or to plan a response within the capabilities of available personnel and personal protective equipment.
* Display professionalism while operating with or representing the Urban Search and Rescue Team.
* Performs all other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities.- QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Education and Credentials
* High school Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
* Certification in First Aid/CPR/AED or higher.
* NIMS/ICS 100, 200, 700 & 800.
Experience and Skills
* Strong technical rescue training portfolio.
* Experience operating at technical rescue incidents, preferred.
* Knowledge of Montgomery County geography, preferred.
* Meets the requirements of a Water Rescue Technician, preferred.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Ability to work in stressful situations following strict safety and response procedures and guidelines.
* Ability to react to changing situations for the safety of himself/herself, other responders, and the general public.
* Ability to follow protocol and standard operating guidelines as defined in the Montgomery County Special Operations Policy Manual.
* Ability to establish priorities and remain focused on daily operations.
* Ability to use common sense understanding to carry out written or verbal instructions.
* Ability to carry tasks to completion.
* Strong professional ethics.
* Valid driver's license.
* Must live within a reasonable commuting distance to Montgomery County.- PHYSICAL DEMANDS
* While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, drive an emergency vehicle, wear Personal Protective Equipment (including respiratory protection), and participate in physically strenuous activities.
* These physical activities may include reaching or working with arms above shoulders; bending, twisting, or rotating at the waist; kneeling, crouching, or squatting; climbing stairs; climbing ladders; pushing, lifting, or carrying objects 50 pounds or heavier; and work in a noisy environment; and work in adverse weather conditions.
* The employee must successfully pass a medical evaluation as outlined in the Montgomery County Special Operations Policy Manual.
* The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
* The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
