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Emergency Management Coordinator

Emergency Communications Center

 

The Charlottesville-UVA-Albemarle County Emergency Communications Center is accepting applications for the position of Emergency Management Coordinator. This position is an administrative position that is responsible for professional and technical administrative work relating to the development and maintenance of the Regional Emergency Operations Plan for the County of Albemarle, University of Virginia and the City of Charlottesville. Responsibilities include coordination of disaster preparedness, emergency operations center management, training and development of departments and volunteer organizations and citizens from those jurisdictions which are responsible for responding to natural or man-made emergencies; coordinates recovery and mitigation for citizens and local governments due to hazardous material incidents, man-made and natural disasters.

 

Hiring Salary Range: $52,442 - $68,174/ Annually, depending on experience and qualifications

Full Salary Range:  $52,442 - $83,906/ Annually

Deadline For Applications: Until Filled

 

For a complete listing of the duties of this position along with the required qualifications, physical conditions and nature of work contact the County of Albemarle Department of Human Resources on-line at www.albemarle.org/jobs. A resume & cover letter is (required) with your on-line application.

 

County of Albemarle Department of Human Resources

401 McIntire Road, Charlottesville, VA 22902; (434) 296-5827

EOE

 

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ARLINGTON COUNTY, VIRGINIA

EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN I

Office of Emergency Management

Salary Range: $34,299.20 - $56,700.80 Annually

Announcement No: 5036-11B-OEM-DB

Closing Date: Continuous

We are currently recruiting for highly responsible, technical, dispatching positions in our Emergency Communications Center.  You will receive 911 calls, evaluate the situations reported, and use sophisticated computer aided dispatch systems to coordinate the response of Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Service units to help save lives, protect property and assist the public.

Specific duties:

  • Receive and respond to emergency and non-emergency calls;   
  • Determine priority of incoming calls and relay information to dispatcher;  
  • Provide guidance, support and information to callers in stressful situations;  
  • Serve as liaison between caller and Police, Fire and EMS personnel; 
  • Train new personnel as assigned; 
  • Send, receive and disseminate confidential information; 
  • Enter and update information in statewide and national databases and review for completeness and accuracy; and 
  • Obtain required certifications and update job knowledge through classroom, on the job, and self-initiated training.

The ability to make quick, independent decisions, to handle simultaneous tasks under pressure, to learn the geography and street systems of Arlington County, to speak distinctly on the telephone and radio and be able to accurately enter orally supplied information into a computer are important in this job.

This is an entry level position in Arlington's Emergency Communications Center. The employee will begin training as a calltaker and teletype operator. Individuals new to emergency communications work are expected to successfully complete initial training in eighteen months. Individuals with 911 dispatch experience are strongly encouraged to apply and, if hired, are likely to proceed through the initial training period at an accelerated pace.  Depending on operational needs, an employee may be required to train to the ECT III level.

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All applicants must submit an online application (unless the job announcement states otherwise) for each position for which they wish to apply. The application must be submitted prior to 11:59 pm on the posted closing date.

To apply online go to www.arlingtonva.us/pers, click on CURRENT JOB OPENINGS, scroll down the alphabetical list of job titles and click on the one in which you have an interest. The link to the employment application (APPLY) is found on each job announcement. Once completed, your application information remains in the system for you to review, edit and submit for future Arlington job openings.

 

An Equal Opportunity Employer/Reasonable Accommodation upon Request

 

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