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SUPERVISORY EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER SPECIALIST-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Air Force Materiel Command

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Location

Salary

$89,508 - $138,370

per year

Closes

GS-11 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $62,107 - $80,737

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-10. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years graduate study.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team in an emergency communications center, where you'll plan, organize, and oversee daily operations to handle urgent calls for fire, police, and medical help.

You'll ensure everything runs smoothly, complies with rules, and meets the needs of response teams during crises.

It's a great fit for someone with supervisory experience in high-pressure environments like 911 centers, who stays calm under stress and knows how to manage people effectively.

Key Requirements

  • At least 1 year of specialized experience at GS-11 level or equivalent, including planning and directing emergency communications center activities for at least 25% of the time
  • Knowledge of 911 operations, fire, law enforcement, and emergency medical services
  • Familiarity with safety, security regulations, and public safety laws related to communications
  • Ability to supervise, motivate, mentor, and evaluate staff in a large organization
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, especially in emergency situations
  • Experience with computer-aided dispatch systems, radio systems, and 911 telephone operations
  • Ability to analyze situations, make quick decisions, and ensure compliance with training and certification standards

Full Job Description

Veteran's preference does not apply to DHA recruitment. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a first level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to the Emergency Communications Center Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/miscellaneous-administration-and-program-series-0301/.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems.

Specialized experience is described as: planning, organizing, and directing the activities of the emergency communications center at least 25% of the time, ensuring that all emergency response agencies comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs.

NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT: Looking for a Full-Time Emergency Communications Center (ECC) Manager to work at the 96 Test Wing, 96 Civil Engineer Group, 96 Civil Engineer Squadron, Fire & Emergency Services Flight (96 CES/CEF) at Eglin AFB, in Florida, to serve as a first level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to the communications center.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1.

Knowledge of operations for Central 911 emergency communications center, fire, law enforcement and emergency medical services (EMS). 2.

Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 3. Ability to plan, organize, motivate, mentor and direct and appraise the functions and staff of a large organization. 4.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing using a calm and stable demeanor while dealing with emergency situations, time required to complete the job, availability of materials, tool requirements, and priority reassessment.

5.

Knowledge of federal laws, statutory and administrative codes, ordinances and regulations related to public safety communications as well as training and certification standards for Emergency Fire Dispatch, Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD), and Enhanced Telecommunicator certification.

6. Knowledge and experience with computer operations, Computer Aided Dispatching Systems, dispatch systems, protocols, radio systems, and interoperability as applied to law enforcement, fire and EMS.

7. Knowledge of principles and methods of 911 emergency telephone systems and standard telephone operations, Federal Communications Commission Rules and regulations. 8.

Ability to collect and interpret facts, analyze, evaluate, and make sound decisions. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Major Duties:

Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities at least 25% of the time.

Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short/long-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the emergency communications center at least 25% of the time, ensuring that all emergency response agencies comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs Represents the organization in establishing, developing, and maintaining effective working relationships with various stakeholders, including government agencies, community leaders, and other organizations at least 10% of the time Provides emergency call-taking and dispatching services, determining the nature of the emergency in accordance with established guidelines at least 15% of the time Ensures the operational capability and serviceability of all dispatch center equipment, testing and evaluating the performance of emergency communications systems at least 25% of the time, including radio systems, telephone systems, and computer-aided dispatch systems

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/2/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/2/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: AFMC-030103-12899817-TLA