DISPATCHER I / Emergency Appointment Fire

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY The application filing period will begin on October 29, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates. EXAM NUMBER: C2445A-FR The LA County Board of Supervisors has unanimously ratified a Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the windstorms and wildfires, including the Palisades and Eaton Fires, that have devastated communities across the County. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to assist the County in mobilizing resources and support needed to help our residents recover and rebuild. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you. The Department of Public Works is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Dispatcher I vacancies related to this unprecedented natural disaster. Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Dispatcher I . Essential Job Functions A Dispatcher I is responsible for a combination of the following job functions : Collect information from callers (e.g., field staff, public), provide accurate and relevant information, and appropriately route calls to the correct personnel within Public Works. Operates telephones, two-way radios, fax machines, and telecommunication systems to coordinate and dispatch work crews and/or safety police for routine or emergency maintenance, repairs, public safety and protection of County property. Monitor telemetry and security alarm systems closely, promptly notifying appropriate personnel to resolve issues. Uses computers and maintenance management software to document all requests and occurrences, maintaining a comprehensive log of all actions taken during an assigned shift. The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Six months experience in an occupation such as a radio or telephone operator, dispatcher, or announcer, requiring constant use of a radiotelephone or telephone and operation of a typewriter keyboard. You MUST meet the requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment. PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class 2- Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. EXAM CONTENT: During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment. Additional Information APPLICATION & FILING INFORMATION: Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information. Many notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add NMondragon@pw.lacounty.gov, PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov, noreply@governmentjobs.com, and info@governmentjobs.com, as well as the domains dpw.lacounty.gov …

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