Public Safety Dispatcher (Seasonal)

This position is located in Seasonal Staffing Office-Everglades National Park, in the Division of Visitor and Resource Protection. This is a seasonal Not To Exceed (NTE) 1560 hours position. Please see the "Duties" section below for more information.

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Seasonal Staffing Office-Everglades National Park is November - May, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: November 2026. Government housing may be available. Duties The incumbent performs emergency and non-emergency dispatch and call taking services for public safety incidents and operations in an emergency communication center serving a large National Park. Follow organizational practices, techniques, laws, regulations, policies, standards, and procedures applicable to the dispatching of Law Enforcement, Fire, Medical, and emergency resources. Operates a multi-frequency radio console and prioritizes radio traffic and related communications. Conducts phone interviews of 911 callers in difficult circumstances to obtain critical incident information. Monitors and tracks equipment and personnel such as law enforcement, structural fire, wildland fire, aviation, vessels, and search and rescue using a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) program. Dispatches personnel and equipment to emergency incidents. Utilizes NCIC and other law enforcement databases and records management systems. Other duties include: records management, general public assistance, assistance to other park offices and partners, and projects as assigned in support of the Visitor and Resource Protection Division.

U.S. Citizenship required. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males. Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program. You will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use. You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties. Prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year thereafter (or more frequently if management determines such need exists), you will be required to sign an affidavit certifying to your possession of a valid State issued driver's license. You will also submit a photocopy of your valid State issued driver's license prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year, or more frequently if management determines such need exists. Lastly, you may be required to submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that discloses all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you. Please indicate in your application whether you possess a valid State driver's license. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. You may be required to travel overnight away from home occasionally. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority. Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program. Travel, transportation & relocation expenses will not be paid. Relocation expenses will be the employee's responsibility.