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Open: August 6, 2026 — Closes: August 20, 2026
Summary
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.
Major Duties
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.
