Posted : Monday, September 02, 2024 05:26 AM
*Location: *Springfield, IL, US, 62703-4528
*Job Requisition ID: *34010
*Agency* : Emergency Management Agency
*Opening Date/Time: *01/09/2024
*Closing Date/Time: *01/23/2024
*Salary: * $3,954-$5,481/month
*Job Type:* Salaried Full Time
*County: * Sangamon
*Number of Vacancies:* 1
*Plan/BU:* RC014
*Position Statement: *The Illinois Emergency Management Agency is looking to hire an Emergency Response Telecommunicators (ERT).
ERTs perform a wide range of assigned tasks transmitting and receiving emergency and administrative messages via two-way radio concerning hazardous materials, nuclear power plant accidents, natural and manmade disasters, etc.
using a multifrequency, statewide radio base station system.
The ideal candidate is quick to learn new technologies and has experience working in fast-paced and ever-changing environments.
Our mission routinely presents new challenges and has rewarding results.
If you are interested in working in a job that makes a difference, apply to join our team.
Apply today for an opportu nity to become part of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency as an Emergency Response Telecommunicator.
*Agency Statement: * Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of others? The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is a team of emergency management professionals who support local communities by providing experience, perspective and resources to help residents prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from threats, hazards, disasters or emergencies.
IEMA is the lead agency for disasters and emergencies statewide and plays a key role in protecting the health, life and safety o f all Illinoisans.
*This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
* *All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the **illinois.
jobs2web.
com* *website.
State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the **SuccessFactors* *employee career portal.
* *\*\*\*\* Resume Preferred but Not Required \*\*\*\** *Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
* *Posting Identification Number: 34010* *Job Responsibilities* 1.
Serves as the Emergency Response Telecommunicator for the Illinois Emergency Management Agency.
* Operates two-way radio and computer equipment to transmit and receive emergency and administrative messages between mobile and base station units statewide on a 24-hour basis concerning hazardous materials, nuclear power plants and other natural and manmade incidents.
* Receives initial notification of radiological emergencies, up to and including nuclear power stations.
* Notifies appropriate Nuclear Safety personnel of emergency situations; facilitates communications between technical staff and affected facility.
* Activates a departmental nuclear emergency response team when directed.
* Updates Radiological Duty Officer (RDO) or Radiological Emergency Assessment Center (REAC) commander of changing conditions until REAC is physically staffed.
* Determines priority of messages and prepares messages for transmission according to standard operating procedures.
* Provides Telecommunicator services to other agencies lacking statewide communications capabilities.
* Monitors various media and alerting platforms for pertinent emerging threats and routes accordingly to pre-identified Point of Contact as applicable.
* Operates multi-button telephone key equipment to answer multiple incoming emergency lines.
* Assists Watch Officers in gathering and transmitting information related to emerging or ongoing threats and hazards that are or could impact the State of Illinois.
*(Job Responsibilities continued)* 2.
Operates a computer within an office setting to perform complex initialization and trouble-shooting procedures as directed.
* Records incident information received from Federal, State and local agencies, private businesses and citizens on hazardous material releases, nuclear power incidents and natural and manmade disasters into computer files.
* Monitors the operational status of the Nuclear Remote Monitoring System (eDNA) and responds in accordance with defined procedures to error messages or emergency conditions.
* Executes duties of assigned team position as specified by the Standard Operating Procedures of the Illinois Plan for Radiological Accidents (IPRA).
* Updates computer files with new information.
* At direction of leadership, proved pertinent and necessary data related to agency operations.
* Keeps radio station log current and accurate.
3.
Monitors warning systems.
* Monitors the Nuclear Accident Reporting Systems (NARS) and Electronic Offsite Notification System (EONS) for nuclear power plant incidents and to assure the NARS and EONS are operational at all times.
* Reports trouble on the NARS and other telecommunications circuits to vendors.
* Works closely with vendors to test and return circuits to normal operations.
* Maintains situational awareness by monitoring the National Warning System (NAWAS), the National Weather Service (NWS), FEMA National Radio System (FNARS), NC4, First Alert DATAMINR Alerting Platform, and a multiple screen video and data visualization platform.
* Maintains 24-hour operation of and conducts weekly and monthly tests of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) * Performs daily, weekly and monthly tests of various systems as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 4.
Coordinates the radio communications of Federal, State and local emergency services personnel during natural and manmade disasters.
* Staffs the agency unified command during disasters at remote sites.
* Activates emergency personnel by State of Illinois Rapid Electronic Notification (SIREN), phone or two-way radio.
* Relays critical information to agency duty officer.
* Assists the duty officers by setting up phone patches.
* Transmits and receives information by telefax machines.
* Assists in providing on-the-job training for newly hired Telecommunicators.
5.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
*Minimum Qualifications* Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of high school.
Requires the ability to type accurately at a minimum rate of 20 words per minute.
*Preferred Qualifications* Two (2) or more years of college.
Two (2) years of professional experience using a multi-frequency, statewide radio base station system.
Two (2) years of professional experience utilizing Microsoft programs; such as, MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
One (1) year of professional experience and training within a law enforcement agency.
*Conditions of Employment* Requires a criminal history check through the Illinois State Police.
Requires the ability to work additional shifts in emergency situations.
Must be available to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as the operation requires.
*Work Hours:* Indeterminate *Work Location:* 2200 S Dirksen Pkwy Springfield, IL 62703-4528 *Agency Contact:* EMA.
JOBS@illinois.
gov *Job Family: * Public Safety This position [DOES NOT] contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
*APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS* Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.
jobs2web.
comhomepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.
jobs2web.
comhomepage in the blue ribbon.
If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources: State employees: Log in to the career portalfor State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job AidNon-State employees: on Illinois.
jobs2web.
com– click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email.
Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s).
You may receive emails from the following addresses: * donotreply@SIL-P1.
ns2cloud.
com * systems@SIL-P1.
ns2cloud.
com Job Type: Full-time Pay: $3,954.
00 - $5,481.
00 per month Benefits: * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Paid time off * Parental leave * Professional development assistance * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday * Overtime * Weekends as needed Ability to Relocate: * Springfield, IL 62703: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
ERTs perform a wide range of assigned tasks transmitting and receiving emergency and administrative messages via two-way radio concerning hazardous materials, nuclear power plant accidents, natural and manmade disasters, etc.
using a multifrequency, statewide radio base station system.
The ideal candidate is quick to learn new technologies and has experience working in fast-paced and ever-changing environments.
Our mission routinely presents new challenges and has rewarding results.
If you are interested in working in a job that makes a difference, apply to join our team.
Apply today for an opportu nity to become part of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency as an Emergency Response Telecommunicator.
*Agency Statement: * Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of others? The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is a team of emergency management professionals who support local communities by providing experience, perspective and resources to help residents prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from threats, hazards, disasters or emergencies.
IEMA is the lead agency for disasters and emergencies statewide and plays a key role in protecting the health, life and safety o f all Illinoisans.
*This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
* *All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the **illinois.
jobs2web.
com* *website.
State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the **SuccessFactors* *employee career portal.
* *\*\*\*\* Resume Preferred but Not Required \*\*\*\** *Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
* *Posting Identification Number: 34010* *Job Responsibilities* 1.
Serves as the Emergency Response Telecommunicator for the Illinois Emergency Management Agency.
* Operates two-way radio and computer equipment to transmit and receive emergency and administrative messages between mobile and base station units statewide on a 24-hour basis concerning hazardous materials, nuclear power plants and other natural and manmade incidents.
* Receives initial notification of radiological emergencies, up to and including nuclear power stations.
* Notifies appropriate Nuclear Safety personnel of emergency situations; facilitates communications between technical staff and affected facility.
* Activates a departmental nuclear emergency response team when directed.
* Updates Radiological Duty Officer (RDO) or Radiological Emergency Assessment Center (REAC) commander of changing conditions until REAC is physically staffed.
* Determines priority of messages and prepares messages for transmission according to standard operating procedures.
* Provides Telecommunicator services to other agencies lacking statewide communications capabilities.
* Monitors various media and alerting platforms for pertinent emerging threats and routes accordingly to pre-identified Point of Contact as applicable.
* Operates multi-button telephone key equipment to answer multiple incoming emergency lines.
* Assists Watch Officers in gathering and transmitting information related to emerging or ongoing threats and hazards that are or could impact the State of Illinois.
*(Job Responsibilities continued)* 2.
Operates a computer within an office setting to perform complex initialization and trouble-shooting procedures as directed.
* Records incident information received from Federal, State and local agencies, private businesses and citizens on hazardous material releases, nuclear power incidents and natural and manmade disasters into computer files.
* Monitors the operational status of the Nuclear Remote Monitoring System (eDNA) and responds in accordance with defined procedures to error messages or emergency conditions.
* Executes duties of assigned team position as specified by the Standard Operating Procedures of the Illinois Plan for Radiological Accidents (IPRA).
* Updates computer files with new information.
* At direction of leadership, proved pertinent and necessary data related to agency operations.
* Keeps radio station log current and accurate.
3.
Monitors warning systems.
* Monitors the Nuclear Accident Reporting Systems (NARS) and Electronic Offsite Notification System (EONS) for nuclear power plant incidents and to assure the NARS and EONS are operational at all times.
* Reports trouble on the NARS and other telecommunications circuits to vendors.
* Works closely with vendors to test and return circuits to normal operations.
* Maintains situational awareness by monitoring the National Warning System (NAWAS), the National Weather Service (NWS), FEMA National Radio System (FNARS), NC4, First Alert DATAMINR Alerting Platform, and a multiple screen video and data visualization platform.
* Maintains 24-hour operation of and conducts weekly and monthly tests of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) * Performs daily, weekly and monthly tests of various systems as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 4.
Coordinates the radio communications of Federal, State and local emergency services personnel during natural and manmade disasters.
* Staffs the agency unified command during disasters at remote sites.
* Activates emergency personnel by State of Illinois Rapid Electronic Notification (SIREN), phone or two-way radio.
* Relays critical information to agency duty officer.
* Assists the duty officers by setting up phone patches.
* Transmits and receives information by telefax machines.
* Assists in providing on-the-job training for newly hired Telecommunicators.
5.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
*Minimum Qualifications* Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of high school.
Requires the ability to type accurately at a minimum rate of 20 words per minute.
*Preferred Qualifications* Two (2) or more years of college.
Two (2) years of professional experience using a multi-frequency, statewide radio base station system.
Two (2) years of professional experience utilizing Microsoft programs; such as, MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
One (1) year of professional experience and training within a law enforcement agency.
*Conditions of Employment* Requires a criminal history check through the Illinois State Police.
Requires the ability to work additional shifts in emergency situations.
Must be available to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as the operation requires.
*Work Hours:* Indeterminate *Work Location:* 2200 S Dirksen Pkwy Springfield, IL 62703-4528 *Agency Contact:* EMA.
JOBS@illinois.
gov *Job Family: * Public Safety This position [DOES NOT] contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
*APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS* Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.
jobs2web.
comhomepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.
jobs2web.
comhomepage in the blue ribbon.
If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources: State employees: Log in to the career portalfor State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job AidNon-State employees: on Illinois.
jobs2web.
com– click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email.
Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s).
You may receive emails from the following addresses: * donotreply@SIL-P1.
ns2cloud.
com * systems@SIL-P1.
ns2cloud.
com Job Type: Full-time Pay: $3,954.
00 - $5,481.
00 per month Benefits: * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Paid time off * Parental leave * Professional development assistance * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday * Overtime * Weekends as needed Ability to Relocate: * Springfield, IL 62703: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
• Phone : NA
• Location : 2200 South Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL
• Post ID: 9050694950