Fire Dispatcher

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people "I work for the County of Marin." Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture here. Read on to find out more about this opportunity.
Marin County Fire Department: Our employees are important assets in the actualization of our mission. They each play a vital role and carry the responsibility to express our department values in their daily work. Click on the "MCFD" link to learn more about our department and the people who make our organization a great place to work: MCFD

The Marin County Fire Department is seeking multiple full-time regular hire Fire Dispatchers. The regular work schedule is known as a two by four. Employees will be assigned to one of three shifts that work a two day on and four day off work schedule, working a 48-hour shift followed by 96 hours off (this is an average of 10 workdays per month).
*The approximate annual salary range (including built in overtime) for Fire Dispatcher is $103,900 - $126,031 depending on qualifications.
SIGNING BONUS:
New, full-time, regular hire Fire Dispatchers are eligible to receive a $7,500 signing bonus which will be split into two equal payments - 50% at time of hire (i.e. first paycheck) and the remaining 50% at successful completion of their probationary period.

This amount is prorated for regular hire part-time employees based on the employee's FTE. If the new hire separates prior to the completion of their probationary period, they will be required to reimburse the County for the amount of the signing bonus received.
For more information about this position including the complete recruitment brochure and required qualifications, simply click here.
If you also want to be considered for the Fire Dispatcher Trainee position with the Marin County Fire Department, you must complete separate applications. We recognize your time is valuable, so please note that you must have at least the following required Minimum Qualifications in order to be considered for this position:
Minimum Qualifications
Equivalent to graduation from high school AND equivalent to one year as a Dispatcher Trainee OR one year of experience as a dispatcher in a public safety agency or similar emergency service organization.
Certificates and Licenses
Possession of and/or ability to obtain an Emergency Medical Dispatch Certificate within six (6) months of assignment.
Failure to obtain and/or maintain the Emergency Medical Dispatch Certificate, as appropriate to assignment, during employment will result in the termination of employment.All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.
Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list.

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.
Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.Employment Type: Full Time, Regular