Fire Emergency Communications Specialist I Eligibility List

APPLICATION INFORMATION: When completing an application for Fire Emergency Communications Specialist, you must provide entire work history since high school in the Work Experience section. Account for periods of unemployment. Provide all available details. Incomplete applications will not be qualified.

Starting Salary: $18.92 - $20.00 per hour, depending on qualifications (plus $.90/hour for evening/night shifts)

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NATURE OF WORK:

Performs specialized work in areas of emergency communications. Employees assigned to this classification receives, screens, and dispatches emergency and non-emergency calls for fire, emergency medical services, and aircraft emergencies provide medical advice; and prepare various reports. Work is performed under general supervision in accordance with departmental procedures. Employees must exercise initiative and independent judgement to properly react and respond appropriately under very stressful conditions. Work is reviewed while in progress and upon completion through direct observation, audit of tapes, and supervisory meetings to ensure compliance with policy and procedures and established standards.

WORK SCHEDULE: Will vary and will rotate through the first year of employment and includes midnights, weekends, and holidays. May be required to work additional hours with little or no notice based on operational needs.

WORK LOCATION: Operations Center, 110 George De Salvia Way, Orlando