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.

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.

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.

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,,, and, as well as the domains dpw.lacounty.gov and hr.lacounty.gov, to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.

• Plan to submit your online application as soon as possible as you may be required to verify your email address.
• This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts.
• This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

Social Security Number

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries

• For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
• NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend’s user ID and password may erase a candidate’s original application record.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

CONTACT INFORMATION:Department Contact Name: Neal MondragonDepartment Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141Department Contact Email: Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829California Relay Services: