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Okaloosa County

911 Addressing Coordinatorssss

SALARY

$15.26 - $16.79 Hourly

LOCATION

Niceville, FL

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

REMOTE EMPLOYMENT

Flexible/Hybrid

JOB NUMBER

18-056

DEPARTMENT

Public Safety - 911 Communications, County Warning Point (0122)

OPENING DATE

04/26/2018

CLOSING DATE

Continuous

SALARY

$15.26 - $16.79 Hourly

LOCATION

Niceville, FL

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

REMOTE EMPLOYMENT

Flexible/Hybrid

JOB NUMBER

18-056

DEPARTMENT

Public Safety - 911 Communications, County Warning Point (0122)

OPENING DATE

04/26/2018

CLOSING DATE

Continuous

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Assigns and ensures compliance of 9-1-1 addressing standards and maintains accurate records within the Master Street Addressing Guide (MSAG) and other applicable databases.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Coordinates and ensures compliance with 9-1-1 addressing ordinance, addressing standards and standard operating procedures.

Serves as the point-of-contact for municipalities, county departments, developers, engineers and general public for 9-1-1 addressing and street naming.

Performs reviews of county site development plans, subdivision plans for addressing purposes and assigns site addresses upon approval of all reviewing parties.

Reads and interprets surveys, maps, site plans and aerial photographs or topographic maps to aid addressing by way of county maps and grid system.

Utilizes and understands GIS based software to review appropriate projects and identify any discrepancies.

Maintains and updates the 9-1-1 database in coordination with the county's Information Technology department.

Prepares, distributes and coordinates updates to county, municipal, other public agencies and utilities.

Ensures that street signs are ordered for all applicable streets.

Approves road and street names for new development within unincorporated areas of the county.

Conducts field surveys of all new construction prior to address assignment, when applicable.

Coordinates activities with utility companies, county and municipal agencies and public safety agencies.

Responds to inquiries or complaints from the public, other governmental agencies and other entities regarding address assignments or discrepancies.

May be assigned to work as a Citizens' Information Operator in the Emergency Operations Center in the event of a disaster.

Assists administrative staff with other clerical duties, as needed.

Ensures the department's county vehicle is maintained properly and kept clean.

Must be able to meet work schedule and attendance standards. Position is subject to recall and emergency call-out.

Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree with course work emphasis in Information Management, Computer Science, Communications, or a related field; supplemented by one (1) year experience in public safety communications systems and database management, reading and interpreting maps, aerial photography, and site plans and plats; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Previous 9-1-1 addressing related experience, and experience with GIS based mapping software ESRI ArcMap and Cataloger is strongly preferred. Experience with Next Generation 9-1-1 standards and methodology preferred. Must be willing to participate in training to remain current on addressing standards, best-practices and GIS methodologies. Must be computer literate. Proficiency with mapping and GIS software, and a general understanding of Okaloosa County geography preferred. Must possess a valid driver license.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements: Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Must be able to utilize various types of office equipment (i.e., computer, facsimile machine, copier, telephone, etc.). Physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work; must be able to perform manual tasks and remain on feet for extended periods of time. May be subject to a significant degree of danger or risk due to vehicular traffic, exposure to the elements and/or dogs. May be exposed to loud noise levels.

Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.

Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information; includes receiving assignments and/or directions from supervisors. Includes the giving of information, instruction, and/or directions to others. Requires the ability to tactfully and effectively interact with the public and with co-workers.

Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of policy and procedure manuals, work orders, logs, technical data, etc. Requires the ability to enter data into computer and prepare reports, correspondence, etc., with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Must be able to speak with clarity, voice control and confidence and to articulate information to others.

Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of emergency management and common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions; to deal with problems involving a few concrete variable in or from standardized situations; to make independent judgments in the absence of supervisor; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation. Must have the ability to comprehend and interpret received information.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical languages, such as mechanics and electrical, used within the parameters of the job.

Numerical Aptitude: Must be able to add and subtract totals, multiply and divide, calculate percentages and decimals.

Forms/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, and visually read various information.

Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using automated office equipment and communications equipment; to operate motor vehicles.

Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items including computer keyboards, office equipment, control knobs, switches, etc. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.

Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal levels of stress when confronted with an emergency or tight deadline. Avoids violent behavior and any other type of behavior that could threaten the safety of other employees or the public.

Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and hear; (talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to hear and understand communications through telephone and radio.

Employer
Okaloosa County
Phone
(850) 689-5870
Website
http://www.co.okaloosa.fl.us
Address
5479-B Old Bethel Road

Crestview, Florida, 32536
Employer
Okaloosa County
Phone
(850) 689-5870
Website
http://www.co.okaloosa.fl.us
Address
5479-B Old Bethel Road

Crestview, Florida, 32536
911 Addressing Coordinatorssss Supplemental Questionnaire
* QUESTION 1
Please indicate which best describes your highest level of completed education.





* QUESTION 2
If you stated completion of a degree in the previous question, please state your major (if not, please enter "N/A") in the space provided.
* QUESTION 3
Please indicate how many years of experience you have in public safety communications systems and database management, reading and interpreting maps, aerial photography, and site plans and plats.






* QUESTION 4
Please describe in detail your experience in public safety communications systems and database management, reading and interpreting maps, aerial photography, and site plans and plats (if none, please enter "N/A") in the space provided.
* QUESTION 5
Do you have 9-1-1 addressing related experience?


* QUESTION 6
Please describe in detail your 9-1-1 addressing related experience (if none, please enter "N/A") in the space provided.
* QUESTION 7
Do you have experience with GIS based mapping software ESRI ArcMap and Cataloger?


* QUESTION 8
Please describe in detail your experience with GIS based mapping software ESRI ArcMap and Cataloger (if none, please enter "N/A") in the space provided.
* QUESTION 9
Do you have experience with Next Generation 9-1-1 standards and methodology?


* QUESTION 10
Please describe in detail your experience with Next Generation 9-1-1 standards and methodology (if none, please enter "N/A") in the space provided.
* QUESTION 11
Are you willing to participate in training to remain current on addressing standards, best-practices and GIS methodologies?


* QUESTION 12
Do you have experience using, updating and maintaining 9-1-1 Datamaster systems?






* QUESTION 13
Please describe in detail your experience using, updating and maintaining 9-1-1 Datamaster systems (if none, please enter "N/A") in the space provided.
* QUESTION 14
Are you proficient with mapping and GIS software?


* QUESTION 15
Do you have a general understanding of Okaloosa County geography?


* QUESTION 16
Are you computer literate?


* QUESTION 17
Do you possess a valid driver's license?


* QUESTION 18
Please enter your driver's license number and the state it is issued by. (If you do not have one, please enter "none").
* QUESTION 19
Have you had more than one at-fault accident within the past 12 months?


* QUESTION 20
Have you had 2 or more at-fault accidents within the past 3 years?


* QUESTION 21
Have you had 3 or more moving violations within the past 3 years?


* QUESTION 22
Have you had a DUI or Reckless Driving offense within the past 3 years?


* Required Question