Public Safety Dispatcher (Seasonal

Seasonal Staffing Office-Everglade National Park

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Seasonal Staffing Office-Everglade 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.