Temporary K-9 Handler (3 positions)

Tacoma, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

This is a temporary position and may workhours on an intermittent basis or 40 hours per week for up to 5 months.
This position does not receive County benefits.

Position Summary

Why Its a Great Opportunity:

The Canine Search Specialist Extra-hire is a part of our Emergency Management WATF1 team and is primarily responsible for supporting the Search function with their canine resource. They are also responsible for the care and welfare of the canine during mission deployment. The Canine Search Specialist reports to the Search Team Manager.

Why Its a Great Department:

At the heart of the Pierce County Department of Emergency Management is a commitment tocommunication coordination and collaboration. We work closely with our stakeholders and communities to prepare for respond to mitigate against and recover from disasters always with a focus onsaving lives and protecting property.

Were proud to be one of the first counties in the nation to be accredited through the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) and weve maintained that high standard through two successful reaccreditations. This achievement highlights our role as a leader in emergency management not just in Pierce County but throughout the Puget Sound Washington State and across the United States.

This success is driven by a team of passionate and dedicated individuals who are committed to sustaining our network infrastructure and providing the best customer service to our stakeholders. You will be joining a larger team in Emergency Management committed to the full cycle of emergency management: planning preparedness response mitigation and recovery.

We encourage you to learn more about our department by clicking here.

How to be Successful in the Role:

Ability to be activated during an emergency to search disaster environments and locations indicated in the mission assignment using appropriate canine search equipment and techniques. You will document the results of the canine search including locations of alerts and route them appropriately. Understand and accurately interpret your canines behavior including knowledge of their capabilities and limitations. You will also provide care and welfare of your canine including assisting the Medical Team in the canines medical care.

Your Future in this Role:

Throughout the onboarding process you will meet with the supervisors teams and the admin team regularly to discuss expectations set goals identify priorities and gain familiarity with current policies procedures and strategic measures.

Core Daily Responsibilities:

Search disaster environments and locations indicated in the mission assignment using appropriate canine search equipment and techniques.
Document results of the canine search including locations of alerts and routing them appropriately.
Understand and accurately interpret canine behavior including knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of their search canines.
Care and welfare of their canine including assisting the medical team with the canines medical care.
Perform additional tasks or duties as assigned

Qualifications

Meet all FEMA Administrative and General Training requirements.
Have current certification as a DHS/FEMA National US&R Response System Canine Search Specialist Team.
Complete the DHS/FEMA National US&R Response System Canine Search Specialist course.
Complete the DHS/FEMA National US&R Response System GPS Awareness Level course.
Complete the required Technical Rescue Skill Sets as defined in Appendix A.

As a condition of employment the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

Satisfactory physical condition as evidenced by a county-approved physical examination may be required before appointment to the position.

Supplemental Information

To be considered for this opportunity please:

Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting APPLY above or go to: you have a question about this opportunity please email the Recruitment Team at and specify the Job Number and Title.
If you do not have internet access you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
Individuals needing accommodation in the application testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at at least two days prior to the need.

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the Countys needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments phone screens and interviews.

At Pierce County diversity equity and inclusion mean commitment not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit develop and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds cultures lifestyles and perspectives committed to our vision. Employees of the County have a local direct and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home

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DescriptionThis is a temporary position and may workhours on an intermittent basis or 40 hours per week for up to 5 months.This position does not receive County benefits.Position SummaryWhy Its a Great Opportunity:The Canine Search Specialist Extra-hire is a part of our Emergency Management WATF1 te...