Emergency Response Dispatcher
Department of the Navy
Summary
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the “How to Apply” section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.
Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
Duties
- You will receive emergency and non-emergency requests by telephone, mobile radio, mobile data computers or automatic alarms.
- You will screen incoming communications and prioritize emergency/non-emergency calls and situations.
- You will maintain logs, forms and status of security and fire personnel on duty and available using CAD system.
- You will be responsible for obtaining the necessary information from various monitoring sources or individuals and dispatching police, fire and medical emergency services assets for Department of Defense installations.
- You will serve as the key point of contact between field personnel, station management and other representatives of other public safety agencies during emergency response operations or assignments.
Required Documents
Prepare the documents below before applying. Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position:
- A complete resume is required.
- Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages.
- Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered.
- Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments.
- Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications.
- The following information should be provided in your resume: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week if experience was less than full time (35-40 hours per week), and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g.
- GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience.
- TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.
- Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required.
- If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package.
About this role
The Emergency Response Dispatcher position with the Department of the Navy is based in Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida. This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. The role pays $45,409 to $65,599 per year.
Day to day, the work involves the core duties of the Emergency Response Dispatcher role as detailed in the announcement below. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.
Who should apply
Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal service experience this Emergency Response Dispatcher position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Emergency Response Dispatcher position with the Department of the Navy in Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
The posted pay of $45,409 to $65,599 per year places this in a competitive but attainable range for qualified applicants. Based in Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on July 23, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.
This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.