Volunteer Reserve MEOC Technician

Riverside County Fire Department
Volunteer Reserve MEOC Technician
This is an Unpaid Volunteer Position
Description Created: April 2011
PURPOSE AND DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Volunteer Reserve MEOC Technicians assist the Riverside County Fire Department a variety of
emergency and non emergency situations including but not limited to planned or unplanned
response(s) as part of a Mobile Emergency Operations Center to department events and
emergencies. Teamwork, personal investment, and self-sacrifice are the basis of the social
framework of a Volunteer Reserve MEOC Technician. Volunteer Reserve MEOC Technicians
also provide a variety of community services. This position requires each individual member to
perform a variety of duties and may include the responding to calls within the community as well
as assisting other neighboring communities during mutual aid responses.
In addition, Volunteer Reserve MEOC Technicians may be required to perform other duties as
assigned.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
The examples of functions listed in this class specification are representative but not necessarily
exhaustive or descriptive of any one position in the class. Management is not precluded from
assigning other related functions not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment for
the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with a qualified
disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
Essential Functions:
Volunteer Reserve MEOC Technician's:
Under supervision, assist department staff in establishing incident communications, issue and
track communications equipment, assist in setting up and maintaining the County's Mobile
Communications units at incidents and events.
May operate two way radio's in support of incidents or events and maintain required logs of
incident activities
Perform other incident related functions such as check-in status recording and display processor
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Each Volunteer Reserve MEOC Technicians brings a unique combination of experience,
knowledge, skills and abilities to the team. Knowledge, skills and abilities that are particularly
applicable to this type of assignment include:
Must have the ability to work effectively under the stress of emergency situations and calmly and
effectively handle others in emergency situations.
Must have the ability to read, learn, and remember changes in policy or procedures.
Must have the ability to apply information in a logical manner; maintain composure, confront
stressful situations, and withstand the effects of repeated exposure to traumatic situations.
Must have the ability to take and follow orders from supervisors.
Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community
personnel, other fire agencies, outside agencies, and the general public.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Volunteer Reserve MEOC Technicians must possess the physical, mental, and emotional ability
to successfully perform the essential and often stressful duties of such an assignment. The
mental/physical characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met:
Frequently stand, walk or sit for extended timeframes.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Must be a high school graduate or have passed the GED Requirements at time of appointment.
Be able to read and write English at a level required for successful job performance.
Be at least 18 years of age.
Able to follow oral and written direction, exercise good judgment, work safely independently and
with others, respond quickly to oral commands or signals during emergency situations
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Volunteer Reserve MEOC Technicians may be called upon to respond and work in all types of
weather and less than ideal conditions. They may be assigned to remote areas. They may be
asked to endure extended shifts, sometimes on weekends and holidays... Volunteer Reserve
MEOC Technicians may be exposed to emotional hazards associated with firefighting,
emergency medical response and rescue.
DESIRABLE TRAITS:
Communicate effectively, knowledgeable worker, customer focused, values and respects others,
drives to excel, teamwork and collaboration, continuous learning, demonstrates ethical behavior
and supportive to change. Ability to work in a high stress fast paced environment while
maintaining professionalism and composure.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Riverside County Volunteer Reserve MEOC Technicians must have a reputation for honesty and
trustworthiness. Successful completion of a background investigation conducted by the County of
Riverside Human Resources is required. Misdemeanor and/or felony convictions may be
disqualifying depending on type, number, severity, and recency. In addition, personal references
and employment information will be verified.
Volunteer Reserve MEOC Technicians serve at the pleasure of the Riverside County Fire
Chief and may be separated at any time. Volunteer Reserve MEOC Technicians have no
employment rights with the County of Riverside and are not considered employees.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications may be obtained at www.rvcfire.org as positions are open and available. All required
documentation must be submitted with the application including a resume.