Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Training and Development
Equal opportunity employer
safe work environment
Job Description
Amentum is a leading provider of mission-critical services to government and commercial clients, specializing in delivering integrated solutions that drive operational excellence and mission success across various environments. The company is committed to safety, innovation, and superior quality, offering a dynamic workplace for professionals dedicated to supporting public safety and emergency operations. With a strong emphasis on workplace safety and adherence to stringent policies, Amentum fosters a culture of responsibility and teamwork, ensuring the protection of both personnel and the public. This position is essential in maintaining the safety and security of the community by effectively managing emergency communications and... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Must have ICS 100 and 200 certifications
- At least 2 years experience in emergency services dispatch
- Valid emergency dispatcher certification from APCO, NENA, state agency or DoD Telecommunicator I/II certification
- Computer proficiency including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email applications
- Ability to prioritize independently
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica
- Successful completion of medical and dental exams required by NSF
- Drug screening and background check clearance
- Federal background check clearance
- Ability to lift and move items according to safety regulations
- Ability to perform physical activities in extreme cold
- Participation in community programs
- Valid US driver’s license
- Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials with US citizenship
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Incident Command System (ICS) 100 and 200 certifications
- Minimum 2 years of emergency services dispatch experience including fire, EMS, or law enforcement
- Valid emergency dispatcher certification from APCO, NENA, or state agency or DoD Telecommunicator I/II certification
- Computer proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email
- Ability to prioritize independently and work unsupervised
- Strong communication and judgment skills
- Compliance with safety, environment, health, and waste policies
Job Duties
- Maintain a safe and clean workplace adhering to safety guidelines and participate in weekly safety meetings
- Monitor, answer, interpret, prioritize, and dispatch emergency responders via various communication systems including 911 and administrative phone systems
- Monitor automatic fire alarm systems and dispatch emergency responders or technicians as appropriate, creating service requests
- Monitor emergency equipment indicators, prioritize information, delegate to appropriate trades, and create emergency facility work orders
- Communicate with and notify emergency service personnel such as firefighters, search and rescue, medical staff, and spill response personnel
- Operate HF/VHF/Satellite telephone and radio equipment, assist technicians with troubleshooting
- Assist with operational aircraft communications, airfield announcements, and distributing aircraft movement reports
- Maintain knowledge of vehicle movements, field parties, and recreation groups according to safe travel policies and initiate Emergency Operations Center procedures
- Perform accurate data entry using Firehouse Software, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and produce timely reports
- Coordinate international communications and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information
- Interact professionally with National Science Foundation, military, and other agency officials
- Provide communication staffing for the Emergency Operations Center during emergency events and drills
- Manage radio communications during fire department, search and rescue, and mass casualty events or drills
- Notify technicians of equipment malfunctions
- Provide communication support to field personnel
- Monitor vehicle travel during winter and win-fly and initiate search and rescue procedures as necessary
- Work varied schedules including day, night, holidays, and events to ensure 24/7 coverage
- Assist with special projects and perform other duties as assigned by Lead Dispatcher
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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