Oregon State Government Jobs
Dedicated Incident Responder
Oregon State Government Jobs, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Initial Posting Date:
09/25/2024Application Deadline:
10/09/2024Agency:
Department of TransportationSalary Range:
$3,948 - $5,483Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Dedicated Incident ResponderJob Description:Incident Response Operations Specialist – Incident ResponderOregon Department of TransportationDelivery and Operations – Region 1Traffic Management Operations Center (TMOC) / Incident Response SectionMilwaukieThe role:
Do you have what it takes to lead and make decisions during critical situations? Join us as an
incident responder ! In this pivotal role, you will assist in maintaining safe and efficient travel on Oregon roadways by initiating and clearing traffic obstructions while also ensuring everyone’s safety. You will also act as an on-scene commander at incident sites and interact with private, public and commercial vehicle operators daily. Your decisions will be instrumental in minimizing disruptions to traffic flow while upholding public safety. Apply now for this impactful opportunity!We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions. We hope you’ll join us on our path to increasing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging through
our values, commitments, strategies and actions .A day in the life:Provide minor road service assistance to motorists, clear disabled vehicles from travel lanes and coordinate tow requirements.Identify traffic hazards, develop removal plan, coordinate safe expeditious hazard removal, clear hazardous road conditions from travel lanes and provide immediate response to any incidents or hazardous situations that jeopardize the safe and efficient movement of traffic.Develop and implement emergency traffic controls that safely optimize traffic movement through or around the incident location.Provide on scene leadership in situation assessment, traffic control and coordination of activities in adherence to the Incident Command System.Prepare and process motorist assistance logs, incident reports, damage claims and other documents required for incident investigations.Supervise removal of wreckage and debris and coordinate clean-up activities.Initiate emergency road closures caused by weather or other natural disasters and coordinate with the transportation maintenance operation center and highway maintenance operations to restore safe conditions.Maintain equipment, shop facilities, vehicles and tools in clean and serviceable condition.Participate as a member of the incident response team: communicate and enhance group effectiveness through decision making.Establishes and maintains a professional working relationship with all internal and external customers.Work is performed alone, outdoors in all weather and traffic conditions and may require lifting up to 50 pounds.Work may require extended hours and being on call including nights and weekends due to emergency situations.Minimum qualifications:Two years of experience related to the duties of the position. One year of this experience must include public safety or transportation related experience.Special qualifications:Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.This position requires a
maximum 45 minute
response time to
2440 SE Stubb Street, Milwaukie, Oregon 97222
for emergency call-outs.What we’d like to see:Experience using tools to create a safe space for emergency responders during an incident.Experience working under tight timelines and frequently changing priorities.Experience working with the public in emotionally charged situations.Experience working in high density traffic, freeway or road systems.How to apply:Complete the following required steps:Fill out the application or attach a resume.
Please contact the recruiter under the ‘Need help?’ section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.Attach a cover letter.
Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how your experience and training relates to the qualities that you have under the
“what we’d like to see”
section above.Your cover letter must be limited to no more than two (2) pages.Please address your cover letter to
Geoff Bowyer, Traffic Management Operations Center and Incident Response Manager.Generic cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the desired qualities.You must upload your cover letter in the ‘Resume/Cover Letter’ section of the application.Need help?For questions, call 503-910-6372 or email
ODOTRecruitmentCC@odot.oregon.gov .Additional information:We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension]. We are also unable to proceed with Curricular Practical Training (CPT) program requests.We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates,
including current ODOT employees . All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.You will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.
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09/25/2024Application Deadline:
10/09/2024Agency:
Department of TransportationSalary Range:
$3,948 - $5,483Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Dedicated Incident ResponderJob Description:Incident Response Operations Specialist – Incident ResponderOregon Department of TransportationDelivery and Operations – Region 1Traffic Management Operations Center (TMOC) / Incident Response SectionMilwaukieThe role:
Do you have what it takes to lead and make decisions during critical situations? Join us as an
incident responder ! In this pivotal role, you will assist in maintaining safe and efficient travel on Oregon roadways by initiating and clearing traffic obstructions while also ensuring everyone’s safety. You will also act as an on-scene commander at incident sites and interact with private, public and commercial vehicle operators daily. Your decisions will be instrumental in minimizing disruptions to traffic flow while upholding public safety. Apply now for this impactful opportunity!We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions. We hope you’ll join us on our path to increasing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging through
our values, commitments, strategies and actions .A day in the life:Provide minor road service assistance to motorists, clear disabled vehicles from travel lanes and coordinate tow requirements.Identify traffic hazards, develop removal plan, coordinate safe expeditious hazard removal, clear hazardous road conditions from travel lanes and provide immediate response to any incidents or hazardous situations that jeopardize the safe and efficient movement of traffic.Develop and implement emergency traffic controls that safely optimize traffic movement through or around the incident location.Provide on scene leadership in situation assessment, traffic control and coordination of activities in adherence to the Incident Command System.Prepare and process motorist assistance logs, incident reports, damage claims and other documents required for incident investigations.Supervise removal of wreckage and debris and coordinate clean-up activities.Initiate emergency road closures caused by weather or other natural disasters and coordinate with the transportation maintenance operation center and highway maintenance operations to restore safe conditions.Maintain equipment, shop facilities, vehicles and tools in clean and serviceable condition.Participate as a member of the incident response team: communicate and enhance group effectiveness through decision making.Establishes and maintains a professional working relationship with all internal and external customers.Work is performed alone, outdoors in all weather and traffic conditions and may require lifting up to 50 pounds.Work may require extended hours and being on call including nights and weekends due to emergency situations.Minimum qualifications:Two years of experience related to the duties of the position. One year of this experience must include public safety or transportation related experience.Special qualifications:Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.This position requires a
maximum 45 minute
response time to
2440 SE Stubb Street, Milwaukie, Oregon 97222
for emergency call-outs.What we’d like to see:Experience using tools to create a safe space for emergency responders during an incident.Experience working under tight timelines and frequently changing priorities.Experience working with the public in emotionally charged situations.Experience working in high density traffic, freeway or road systems.How to apply:Complete the following required steps:Fill out the application or attach a resume.
Please contact the recruiter under the ‘Need help?’ section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.Attach a cover letter.
Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how your experience and training relates to the qualities that you have under the
“what we’d like to see”
section above.Your cover letter must be limited to no more than two (2) pages.Please address your cover letter to
Geoff Bowyer, Traffic Management Operations Center and Incident Response Manager.Generic cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the desired qualities.You must upload your cover letter in the ‘Resume/Cover Letter’ section of the application.Need help?For questions, call 503-910-6372 or email
ODOTRecruitmentCC@odot.oregon.gov .Additional information:We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension]. We are also unable to proceed with Curricular Practical Training (CPT) program requests.We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates,
including current ODOT employees . All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.You will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.
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