Full job description Overview Work Where it Matters Akima Intra-Data (AID), an Akima company, is not just another federal logistics services provider. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At AID, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders , AID provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers , AID delivers flexible, full-spectrum facilities, maintenance, and repair and logistics services that enable our customers to reduce operating costs, improve productivity, and enhance the value of their existing assets.
As an AID employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
Job Summary: AID is looking for an Emergency Communications Center Dispatcher to work in Tullahoma, TN.
Responsibilities Job Responsibilities: Receives, processes, and disseminates emergency and non-emergency information required to operate the Emergency Communications Center (ECC). Dispatches fire, medical, protective services, and other emergency response vehicles and personnel as appropriate to aircraft, structural, hazardous materials, medical, security, and other emergencies in accordance with Fire and Emergency Services work instructions. Dispatches follow-on resources and maintains follow-on communications as necessary. Receives routine phone calls in a professional manner and takes appropriate action. Receives emergency phone calls via the 911 Emergency Reporting System, gathers pertinent information, and gives caller emergency specific directions including Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) information according to established directives. Receives trouble, supervisory, and fire alarms via the Monaco D-21 Public Recorded Radio Alarm System and determines actions required based on type of alarm, building number, and applicable fire system outages. Maintains daily and emergency logs, status of explosives and munitions storage, fire systems and vehicle outages, and additional emergency and routine information in the Automated Civil Engineer System - Fire Department (ACES-FD) database system. Initiates recall of off-duty personnel and makes required notifications during emergency and nonemergency operations. Communicates via radio, in-station public address, and telephone systems to deliver pertinent information to responding crews, including mutual aid responders. Completes recurring proficiency training as scheduled. Reads grid maps and establishes appropriate evacuation cordons, emergency control points, staging, and triage areas during emergency responses in accordance with established AEDC procedures. Performs other duties and responsibilities as directed. Other Responsibilities: Safety - AECOM enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously
developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for
completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in
emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.
Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the AECOM Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable AECOM Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific
operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. Four years of full-time work experience directly related to the FDcommunications center or dispatching other emergency services. Possess a valid state issued Driver's License. Must be proficient using Microsoft Office programs to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, computer-aided dispatching programs. Must understand general FD and EMS operations and terminology. Must have a working knowledge computerized fire alarm and reporting systems. Can attend and successfully complete on- and off-site training courses as required by the USAF or the Company. Certification Requirements: At minimum certified as a Public Safety Telecommunicator I & II or equivalent through an accredited program and be certified to Hazardous Material Awareness level. DoD certification to the Telecommunicator I & II are preferred. Certification as Emergency Medical Dispatcher through an accredited program (APCO is Preferred). Candidates not holding DoD or APCO certifications may be required to earn applicable certifications in a designated time frame. Additional Licenses or Certifications: If not presently qualified, must be able to obtain and maintain Company selected certification to perform Emergency Medical Dispatch duties in the allotted period of time.
Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands: Requires being physically and mentally able to perform the assigned work. Must be able to speak in a clear manner and be temperamentally suited for the position,and be able to remain calm and act decisively during emergencies. Must remain alert during periods of inactivity and when carrying out repetitive operations and works harmoniously with various personnel. It is a condition of employment to wear company issued Personal Protective Equipment according to supervisory direction and company policy.. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at or (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).
Job: Protective Services
Travel: None
Organization: AID - Akima Intra-Data
Clearance: Able to Obtain Public Trust
Work Type: On-Site
Remote: No
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