Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $43,443.00 - $50,709.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
On-call
Benefits
Annual uniform allotment
annual leave
sick leave
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid holidays
Tuition waiver
Job Description
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is a prominent state agency dedicated to ensuring the safety, quality, and sustainability of Florida's agricultural and consumer sectors. Among its divisions, the Florida Forest Service stands out as a vital entity responsible for protecting natural resources, managing forest conservation, and responding to wildfire emergencies across the state. This public service institution prioritizes the safety of citizens and the protection of Florida's unique landscapes through proactive fire management and emergency response coordination. The FDACS values diversity and inclusiveness, supporting individuals with disabilities and encouraging their participation in the workforce. The state... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One year of experience in radio-teletype operations, sworn law enforcement, dispatching, forestry, firefighting or public contact work
- Ability to pass numerically based work sample test
- Valid driver license
- Willingness to travel occasionally
- Residence within thirty miles of headquarters in Davie, Florida
- Ability to work rotating shifts and on-call duties
- Prohibition on use of artificial intelligence tools for qualifying questions and interviews
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One year of experience in radio-teletype operations, sworn law enforcement, dispatching, forestry, firefighting or other public contact work
- Ability to operate communication equipment including radios, telephones and computers
- Knowledge of fire suppression and emergency response protocols
- Strong communication skills to coordinate multiple personnel and agencies
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and remain calm under pressure
- Valid driver license
Job Duties
- Dispatch crews to wildfires, smoke complaints and other incidents
- Operate computer, radio and telephone to transmit and receive information for fire suppression
- Approve or deny issuance of burn authorizations throughout assigned counties
- Maintain electronic and paper records relating to communication center operations
- Receive and handle incoming telephone calls and relay information to appropriate personnel
- Gather and relay daily fire weather forecasts to crews and supervisory staff
- Perform assigned training and maintain operational readiness for duty officer position
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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