Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $18.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
State group insurance participation
Florida Deferred Compensation Plan participation
401(a) FICA alternative plan
flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Job Description
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is a pivotal government agency committed to safeguarding Florida's agricultural resources, promoting consumer protection, and ensuring the sustainable use of the state's natural resources. Within this department, the Florida Forest Service plays an essential role in protecting the state's vast woodland areas by managing fire control, wildfire prevention, and emergency response operations. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is widely recognized for its dedication to public safety, environmental stewardship, and resource management, making it an excellent place for individuals seeking a meaningful career in public service and emergency management.
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Job Requirements
- 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 from an accredited institution may substitute for experience at the rate of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours per year of required experience
- Valid Class E driver license
- Occasional travel for training
- Ability to respond to emergencies including natural disasters
- Must be able to work rotating shifts and weekends
- Successful pass of background screening including fingerprinting
- No use of AI tools during the hiring process
- Complete all candidate profile fields accurately
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
- Valid Class E driver license
- Ability to exercise independent judgment in emergency situations
- Knowledge of fire control or emergency response operations
- Computer proficiency
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work rotating shifts and weekends
- Willingness to undergo background screening and fingerprinting
Job Duties
- Coordinate emergency response of firefighters, supervisors, pilots, and law enforcement personnel through a communications center
- Receive and process radio and telephone information from various sources concerning wildfires and emergencies
- Determine required action and dispatch emergency personnel and aircraft when necessary
- Operate computer systems to transmit, receive, and store fire reports, burning authorizations, weather information, and equipment records
- Approve or deny outdoor burning authorizations and advise landowners on fire laws and safety
- Collect and report weather conditions and crew readiness to supervisory personnel
- Provide information to media outlets about fire conditions and coordinate assistance with other agencies
- Maintain files, prepare reports, and assist with inventory control
- Respond to telephone calls and radio messages, routing to appropriate personnel
- Promote public understanding of fire control laws, safety, and department services
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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