Positions in this class provide first level supervision for the Commonwealth's Emergency Operations Communications and Warning Center.
Positions maintain the agency's statewide communications and warning capability.
This class is distinguished from the Emergency Services Communications Technician by its responsibility for supervising the latter in the Emergency Operations Communications and Warning Center. Performs work of moderate difficulty, supervising Emergency Services Communications Technicians to ensure that operational and security procedures are performed as required at the 24-hour communications center that receives and processes warnings and emergency communications to all levels of government and private organizations. Other duties include acting in the absence of the supervisor, providing liaison with other branch supervisors, and writing reports. May supervise Civil Air Patrol, Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service, or other volunteers during emergencies. Work affects the agency's ability to receive and process emergency warning and communications at the state level for state and federal agencies, local governments, and various private agencies.