Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $18.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Standard Hours
Flexible
Benefits
State group insurance
Florida deferred compensation plan
401(a) FICA alternative plan
flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is a vital state agency responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient management of agricultural resources, protecting consumers, and managing Florida's vast natural resources, including forestry. Within FDACS, the Florida Forest Service plays a crucial role in wildfire prevention, control, and suppression across the state. The service works closely with local, state, and federal agencies to safeguard Florida's forests and communities from wildfire threats, ensuring the safety of natural habitats and residents alike.
FDACS is currently seeking a dedicated and highly capable individual to join the Florida Forest Service a... Show More
FDACS is currently seeking a dedicated and highly capable individual to join the Florida Forest Service a... Show More
Job Requirements
- 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
- Occasional travel for training
- Ability to respond to emergencies including natural disasters outside normal work hours
- Successful completion of background screening including fingerprinting
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 work various shifts including extended or emergency hours
- Basic computer proficiency
- Strong communication and decision-making skills
- Ability to read and interpret maps and use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other software
Job Duties
- Dispatch crews to wildfires, smoke complaints and other incidents
- Operate radio, telephone and computer systems to transmit, receive and store information
- Approve or deny issuance of burn authorizations and update maps
- Maintain landowner and certified burner contact information and advise on burning laws and weather
- Perform on-site inspections, compliance checks and track landowner assists
- Maintain paper and electronic files, records and reports for the communication center
- Receive and handle incoming telephone calls and relay information to supervisors, crews, agencies and the public
- Gather and relay daily fire weather information and report unusual weather activity
- Successfully complete all required training for the Duty Officer position
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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