Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $18.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
State group insurance
Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b)
State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan
flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Paid Time Off
Equal opportunity employer
Job Description
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), specifically the Florida Forest Service, is seeking a dedicated and skilled professional to join their team as an OPS Duty Officer. The Florida Forest Service is a division within FDACS responsible for managing and protecting Florida's forest resources through wildfire prevention, suppression, and emergency response efforts. Known for its commitment to public safety and environmental stewardship, the Florida Forest Service plays a critical role in safeguarding the state's valuable natural resources and communities from the threats posed by wildfires and other emergencies. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work within... Show More
Job Requirements
- A high school diploma or its equivalent
- One year of experience in radio-teletype operations, sworn law enforcement, dispatching, forestry, firefighting or other public contact work
- College education can substitute at the rate of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours for required experience
- Valid class E driver license
- Ability to work rotating midnight shifts including weekends
- Must pass background screening including fingerprinting
- Willingness to travel occasionally for training
- Must provide authentic responses during recruitment without using AI tools
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One year of experience in radio-teletype operations, sworn law enforcement, dispatching, forestry, firefighting, or public contact work
- Valid class E driver license
- Ability to work rotating midnight shifts including weekends
- Proficient in operating computer communication systems
- Knowledge of Florida geography and fire control laws
- Strong communication and multitasking skills
- Ability to exercise independent judgment in emergency situations
Job Duties
- Coordinate emergency response of firefighters, supervisors, pilots, and law enforcement personnel through the communications center
- Receive and process radio and telephone information regarding wildfires and emergencies
- Dispatch emergency response personnel and/or aircraft as needed
- Operate computer systems for transmitting, receiving, and storing fire reports, authorizations, weather data, and other records
- Approve or deny outdoor burning authorizations and provide fire safety advice to landowners
- Collect and report weather conditions, crew readiness, and readiness levels to supervisory personnel
- Relay administrative communications to appropriate personnel
- Provide information to media and public regarding fire conditions
- Assist with typing, correspondence, filing, and inventory control
- Maintain up-to-the-minute knowledge of crews and equipment status
- Coordinate with state, federal, and local agencies during emergencies
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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