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.