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Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Emergency Dispatcher, Senior - EMS

Employer: Fluor
Location: Afghanistan

Job Description

Responsible for the effective supervision and administration of the emergency dispatch center to include staff development and training, performance management, prioritizing and assigning work related to activities. Oversees dispatch operations that include requests received from 9-1-1 centers, EMS field staff, first responder agencies and the public for fire emergency and/or pre-hospital medical services. Work involves the gathering of information related to emergencies, the provision of assistance and instructions by voice, prior to the arrival of responding emergency crews and support of resources needed in responding to an emergency call. Ensures the safety of all emergency responders by following proper procedures.

Position may be located in a war zone in a contingency environment with harsh and dangerous working and living conditions, including lifting and carrying 40 pounds of personal protective equipment for extended periods of time. To ensure safety, health, and security measures within the contract are met, all employees shall be literate in English (read, write, speak and understand).

Living conditions on the project are most likely austere. The most austere sleeping may be in environmentally conditioned tents on “Army type” cots. Restrooms and showers may be 250 feet or further from sleeping quarters. Laundry service for 15 pounds twice per week is commonly provided. Meals are provided at regular intervals in cafeteria or “dining facility” style environment. Living area will most likely have constant hum of generators or similar equipment nearby.

Fluor values the contributions of a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.


Basic Job Requirements


Must have the following International Fire Services Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (Pro-Board)
certifications:
Emergency Services Telecommunicator II
Haz-Mat Awareness
Must have a current CPR certification
Must possess a valid driver’s license
Certification in Emergency Medical Dispatch preferred
National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses: ICS-100, 200, 300, 700 and 800 preferred
Prior Military and/or Contingency Operations experience

As directed by management, may supervise employees or subcontractor personnel in accordance with the “General Supervisory Duties and Responsibilities” addendum.

Position may be located in a war zone in a contingency environment with harsh, dangerous working and living conditions, which may include carrying and wearing required personal protective equipment for extended periods of time.
To ensure compliance with safety, health and security requirements in the
contract, employees will be literate in English (read, write, speak and understand).
Must possess the ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language at the intermediate level as necessary to perform assigned job functions.
Requires the job knowledge, skill level and physical ability necessary to perform assigned job function

High school diploma / GED equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and three (3) years to six (6) years related experience.


Preferred Qualifications

Prior Military and/or Contingency Operations experience preferred.

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