This position acts as manager of the communications center which is located in the San Francisco Field Office Dispatch Operations Center of the United States Park Police. The Dispatch Operations Center operates 24-hours a day/ 7 days a week and serves as a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) and 911 Emergency Call Center. Incumbent is responsible for efficient management of the communications center.
This announcement will have an applicant limit of 150 applicants. Major duties: The Major duties of the Telecommunications Manager include, but are not limited to, the following: Managing, coordinating, and administrating operations of a communications center Direct supervision of public safety dispatch supervisors and public safety dispatchers Preparing the annual division budget Establishing performance standards Reviewing work performed and taking necessary corrective actions.
Participates in regional and national public safety communication organizations and initiatives Recruitment and hiring of subordinate positions (Dispatch Supervisor and Dispatcher) Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. Pre-employment and random drug testing is required. You will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. You mayy be required to wear a uniform and comply with the United States Park Police uniform standards.
A uniform will be provided. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1 year probation to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest. This probation period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service.
In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. *Additional Requirements located under qualifications* Education: This position does not allow substituting education for experience.