Incident Responder (Multiple Positions)

State of Oregon

2d•$4,312 - $5,988•Onsite

About The Position

We are recruiting for multiple incident responders to join our team in Milwaukie! In this role, you will actively assist in maintaining safe and efficient travel on Oregon roadways as you patrol the Portland metro area in a specialized emergency vehicle. You will initiate and clear traffic obstructions and will act as an on-scene commander at incident sites, interacting with private, public and commercial vehicle operators daily. We have updated this posting to include hiring for 2 permanent positions along with potentially 2 limited duration appointments. The limited duration appointments are expected to end on or before 6/30/2027. Limited duration appointments are benefits eligible and have a designated maximum length of service. This position has the potential to become permanent. This recruitment is to augment the candidate pool generated by job announcement REQ-201177. If you have previously applied for this position, you do not need to reapply. Names of qualified applicants will remain on the list for further consideration. We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

Requirements

Two years of experience related to the duties of the position.
One year of this experience must include public safety or transportation related experience.
Driving is an essential function of this position.
You must have a valid US driver license and an acceptable driving record.
This position requires a maximum 45 minute response time to 2440 SE Stubb St., Milwaukie, Oregon 97222 for emergency call-outs.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.
Oversee 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 Management Operations Center and highway maintenance operations to restore safe conditions.
Maintain equipment, shop facilities, vehicles and tools in clean and serviceable condition.
Participate as part of our team and establish and actively maintain professional working relationships with customers and coworkers.