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Posted: March 10, 2026 (3 days ago)

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Lead Regional Emergency Response Dispatcher

Commander, Navy Installations Command

Department of the Navy

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Salary

$62,809 - $81,648

per year

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GS-7 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $41,966 - $54,557

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-6. Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or 1 year graduate study.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team of dispatchers who handle emergency calls for police, fire, and medical services at a Navy installation in Washington, ensuring quick and coordinated responses to crises.

It requires staying calm under pressure while managing multiple communications and systems to keep everyone safe.

A good fit would be someone with prior experience in emergency dispatching or similar high-stakes coordination roles, who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys supporting public safety.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-07 level or equivalent, including operating CAD systems, radio equipment, enhanced 911 phones, and alarm systems
  • Ability to process multiple emergency requests simultaneously, such as communicating with callers while coordinating with police or fire dispatch
  • Experience coordinating emergency responses following inter-agency procedures and installation protocols
  • Skills in making workload adjustments during incidents to improve service efficiency
  • Proficiency in evaluating calls to determine appropriate response types (fire, police, medical)
  • Knowledge of maintaining logs, forms, and personnel status using CAD systems
  • Office automation (OA) skills for handling administrative and technical tasks

Full Job Description

You will serve as a LEAD REGIONAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE DISPATCHER (OA) in the EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT of COMMANDER, NAVY REGION NORTHWEST.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience in operating various systems such as Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) System, radio equipment, enhanced 911 telephone systems and fire and security alarm systems to respond / communicate to law enforcement.

Experience in processing multiple request (e.g., communicating with emergency caller while communicating with police or fire dispatch) for emergency services simultaneously.

Experience in coordinating emergency response in accordance with inter-agency procedures and installation organizations.

Experience in making workload adjustments to improve services rendered as incidents/emergencies occur.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

  • You will evaluate emergency and administrative calls to determine type of response required (e.g., fire, police, and medical).
  • You will communicate equipment problems to the shift supervisor or the appropriate equipment-servicing representatives.
  • You will monitor and adjust working conditions such as seating, ventilations, lighting, and safety.
  • You will maintain logs, forms, and status of security and fire personnel on duty and available using the CAD system.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/10/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/11/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12904645-26-ANW