by AllThingsECC.com | Oct 20, 2020 | Comm Center News
With the local economy shaken and city revenues on a steep decline, Palo Alto is preparing to reconsider its most ambitious infrastructure project: the new public safety building that is slated to go up in the California Avenue business district.
The city has recently gone out to bid on the project, which has an estimated price tag of $115 million. City Manager Ed Shikada said Monday that the city expects to get the bids back in the coming weeks, giving the council a chance to approve construction work for the project before the end of the year…
by AllThingsECC.com | Oct 19, 2020 | Comm Center News
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) – A just released report (which you can find here) paints a dysfunctional operation at the Public Safety Communications Department in Tucson. The PSCD dispatches 911 calls for both police and fire departments.
The Tucson City Manager, Michael Ortega, called for the report last summer amid “concerns about the workplace and environment” which were brought to him by the employees who worked there…
by AllThingsECC.com | Oct 19, 2020 | Jobs
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document…
by AllThingsECC.com | Oct 19, 2020 | Jobs
Qualified candidates will be responsible for answering and entering emergency calls while simultaneously dispatching for and monitoring multiple fire and security radio channels with moderate to high volume radio traffic. Demonstrated ability to multitask efficiently is crucial to effectively perform the minimum requirements of this position. Applicants must possess the ability to hear and understand multiple sound sources while simultaneously and accurately documenting information in CAD. Further, candidates must possess the ability to receive and communicate information accurately to and from multiple sources while multitasking…
by AllThingsECC.com | Oct 19, 2020 | Jobs
Job Description
Performs a variety of working level technical duties involving the use of communications equipment to gather and record necessary information, and to dispatch police, fire and emergency personnel in response to a variety of emergency and assistance calls. Works under the general supervision of the Shift Supervisor…