Communications Specialist Ii - Dispatcher I

Job Responsibilities

This position is located at 39 General Henderson Rd. Newbery SC, 29108.

Under direct supervision, receives reports of smoke management, wildfires, law enforcement requests, storm damage and other emergency and non-emergency incidents. Appropriately dispatch fire suppression personnel through the use of a computer aided dispatch system, two-way radio, and telephone.

Receives reports of fires, law enforcement needs, storm damage and other emergency incidents from the public, local fire departments, 911 systems, forestry pilots and other safety officers. Processes, records and disseminates this information. Operates computer aided dispatch system to dispatch personnel to fire locations. Maintains accurate records of all dispatched personnel and their locations. Uses computer aided dispatch system to take smoke management information to ensure burner is within smoke management guidelines. Processes and records this information. Provides two-way radio contact between firefighters, field personnel, and the Dispatch Center. Performs dispatch and other related duties on daily task lists as assigned in support of the agency's mission and initiatives.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

SCFC: A high school diploma and entry-level work experience with voice communication systems or switchboard exchange operations. Must be able to type 35 WPM and have basic computer proficiency. Criminal background check required. Completion of Introduction to the National Incident Management System (IS-700) within first year of employment.

Additional Comments

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to

operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position may be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

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discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, age, religion, disability,

gender, pregnancy, genetic information or military status (including reserves).