Supervising Fire Dispatcher - Department Promotional

Department Promotional Examination

This is a Department Promotional Examination and is open to eligible employees of the Kern County Fire Department who have successfully completed their initial probationary period and received an overall rating of standard or better on the last employee performance report.

Oral Exam (Weight 100%):
Will be conducted for the purpose of appraising the applicant's training, education, interest and personal fitness for the position.

The Human Resources Division may solely conduct an appraisal of application materials should there be an insufficient number of candidates to warrant an oral examination.

Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

Examination components for promotional testing will be administered during scheduled date(s)/time(s)/location without exception.

• High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience as a dispatcher in a public safety agency.

• Possession of a valid certificate as a National Certified Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD).
• Licensure as an Emergency Medical Dispatcher II (EMD) issued by Kern County Emergency Medical Services Department.

Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.

We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.

Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.

A background check may be conducted for this classification.

Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.

This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointments will be made at the Kern County Fire Department. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed.

Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.

Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.