Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $18.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Participation in state group insurance
Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b)
State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan
flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Job Description
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is a state government agency dedicated to protecting the state's agricultural industry, safeguarding natural resources, and ensuring consumers receive fair treatment in the marketplace. Within FDACS, the Florida Forest Service operates as a vital division focused on the management and protection of forest resources across the state. The Florida Forest Service is committed to wildfire suppression, forestry conservation, and promoting safe burning practices throughout Florida's diverse landscapes and communities.
This job posting is for a full-time, Other Personal Services (OPS) position titled OPS Duty Officer within the Florida Forest Servi... Show More
This job posting is for a full-time, Other Personal Services (OPS) position titled OPS Duty Officer within the Florida Forest Servi... Show More
Job Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- One year of relevant experience in radio-teletype operations, sworn law enforcement, dispatching, forestry, firefighting or public contact work
- Valid class E driver license
- Must live within 30 miles of assigned headquarters at Bryceville, Florida
- Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends
- Willingness and ability to travel occasionally for training and emergency response
- Successful completion of background screening and fingerprinting
- Compliance with drug-free workplace regulations
- No use of artificial intelligence tools in application process
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 critical situations
- Knowledge of fire control laws and safety precautions
- Strong communication and coordination skills
- Competency in computer operations and records management
Job Duties
- Coordinate emergency response of firefighters, supervisors, pilots, and law enforcement personnel through a communications center
- Receive radio and telephone information concerning wildfires and smoke obscuring highways
- Determine required action and dispatch emergency response personnel and aircraft
- Operate computer systems to transmit, receive, and store fire reports, burning authorizations, weather information, and law enforcement reports
- Approve or deny outdoor burning authorizations and advise landowners on fire safety
- Collect and report weather conditions and crew readiness information
- Prepare administrative reports and maintain files
- Provide information to the public on fire control laws and department programs
- Assist maintenance section with records and inventory control
- Relay administrative communications to appropriate personnel
- Respond to emergencies including natural disasters as needed
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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