Telecommunications Assistant Manager

Full Time
Fayetteville, NC 28305
Posted
Job description
Position Overview

This position is located in the Emergency Services Department. The purpose of the position is to support the Telecommunications Manager in the performance of supervisory administrative and responsible technical work for the County's Emergency Dispatch Center.

Examples of Duties

  • Assists with daily staffing needs and compliance to Policies and Procedures of 911 Communications through productive working relationships with four (4) floor Supervisors and indirectly 36 Telecommunicators
  • Maintain fair administration of leave
  • Provide coverage for 911 center when needed 24/7. Investigate all aspects of complaints from internal and external sources, which may include research of radio transmissions, AVL records, emergency and non-emergency phone calls, procedural violations and personnel issues
  • Coordinate with Telecommunications Manager, Director, and PIO in providing 911 audio records and or CAD reports for internal and external request
  • Assist with training personnel

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or GED and five (5) years of experience in emergency communications to include EMS, Fire and Law Enforcement dispatch training, and including two (2) years of demonstrated supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Driving is an essential function of this position. To be considered, you must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. If your driver’s license is from another state, you will be required to obtain and show proof of a valid NC driver’s license within 60 days of hire

Negative drug screen and background check are required

Necessary additional requirements:
The ability to obtain and maintain North Carolina Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification (OEMS); IAED for Medical, Fire and Police certification; IAED QA certification for Medical, Fire and Police certification; Emergency Telecommunicator certification (ETC); Communications Training Officer certification; NC DCI certification; and NIMS 100, 200, 300, 700 and 800. May be required to work rotating shift, to include weekends and holidays, during an emergency. Employee shall cover shifts in absence of staff when assigned.

Successful completion of Data Entry, Basic Math, Customer Service, Reading Comprehension, Spelling, Basic Word and Basic Excel tests will be required. Candidates selected as qualified will be contacted via email by a Human Resource representative for testing.

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Skills in both written and verbal communication
  • Ability to build and maintain effective working and professional relationships with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds
  • Ability to lead presentations of related work concepts to small or medium sized groups
  • Ability to deescalate and reconcile personnel conflicts while remaining impartial


Cumberland County offers a generous benefit plan including a Government Retirement Plan, 13 paid holidays per year and an Employee Wellness Center Clinic.

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