EDS Operations Assistant

Job description

Overview To provide the Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) Department with an individual to assist with supporting department operations in Allegheny County, along with non-metro areas of the Division. Primary responsibilities will include assisting the Operations Chief with coordinating coverage for response for emergency operations, and special events. Additionally, the individual will be responsible for ensuring equipment and resources are operational and in a state of readiness. Qualifications: - Along with Emergency Disaster Services Operations Chief, serve as the on-call Duty Officer and Primary Responder. - Including acknowledging requests for service, determining nature of the response/request, and initiating a response if necessary. - Coordination of volunteers, resources, supplies, and equipment to support responses and special events. - Ensure all response supplies are well stocked, discard any out-of-date - Serve as the primary driver of the canteen, being able to load/unload, prepare foods, work extended hours, clean the canteen, and repeatedly lift heavy objects. · Readiness & Preparation: - Ensure that response vehicles are well maintained both mechanically and cosmet...