Summary GPO employees possess a diverse array of talent in many administrative fields and trades. We provide other agencies with innovative services for the printing, publishing, storage, and distribution of digital content. If you are an energetic, inventive individual looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career opportunity, GPO may be the place for you. This position is part of the Security Services, Government Publishing Office in Washington, District of Columbia. Responsibilities Utilize Everbridge Critical Event Management Platform (ECEMP) and other critical event management software, to create incident workflow intelligence for specialty teams. Monitor all risk activity of Law Enforcement emergencies and medical emergencies. Operate communication devices and equipment to communicate with and dispatch emergency response teams. Launch mass communication notifications to individuals or groups to keep them informed, before during and after critical events and emergencies. Record and maintain communication logs, radio transmissions, and other significant telephone situations. Receive and transmit emergency calls and route to proper units/teams. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for the Emergency Services Dispatcher, PG -2151-7, you must meet the following requirements: To minimally qualify for the Emergency Services Dispatcher, PG-2151-07 level you must possess 52 weeks of the following specialized experience at the next lower grade level PG-06 or higher in this capacity. Specialized Experience includes: 1) process information into databases related to incident support, maintaining communication logs and summary reports; 2) utilize dispatching procedures and equipment to dispatch police, fire, medical, etc., to related emergencies and 3) utilize Everbridge Critical Event Management Platform (ECEMP) software equipment. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement(09/26/2024) to be considered. Education This job does not have an educational qualification requirement. Additional Information Employment of Relatives Section 3110 of Title 5, U.S. Code, prohibits a Federal official from appointing, promoting, or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises jurisdiction. In addition, Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5, U.S. Code, makes it a "prohibited personnel practice" for a person in authority to "appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of a relative." For further information visit: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/3110 and https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/2302 Separated Employees: If you have separated from Federal Government employment, you may obtain a copy of your SF-50 via: National Personnel Records Center, Annex, 1411 Boulder Boulevard, Valmeyer, IL, 62295; or visit the National Archives Website. Work Life Balance: The GPO offers Transit subsidy for commuters using public transportation (Metro Bus/Rail, MARC, VRE, etc.). Background Investigation: For a Suitability: To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the GPO requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy; this position requires a NCS/High Risk background investigation for Suitability. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a NCS/High Risk background check for Suitability. This review could include fingerprints and credit checks, as well as a full field FBI background investigation and tax and bar checks for attorney applicants. The background investigation covers a period of seven to ten years depending on the nature of the position; this process may take 6 weeks or longer. The Agency may rescind the tentative offer, if the candidate is unable to pass the background investigation. For a Secret Clearance: To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the GPO requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy; this position requires a Secret clearance. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully completed a background investigation for a Secret clearance. This review could include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs; this security process may take between 6 weeks to 12 months. GPO will conduct an interim security clearance, pending the completion of the full investigative requirements for the final Secret clearance. The interim security clearance will be granted based on the favorable completion of preliminary checks that are accomplished as part of the security clearance process. The Agency may rescind the tentative offer if the candidate is unable to obtain an interim clearance. The Selectees may work shift 1 or 3. May work rotating shifts, weekends, and/or holidays as needed. This position is NOT eligible for Telework or Remote Work. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.