Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $18.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Flexible
Benefits
State group insurance
Florida deferred compensation plan
State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan
flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is a state government agency dedicated to fostering a safe, healthy, and sustainable environment for Florida’s citizens and visitors. FDACS oversees various programs related to agriculture, consumer protection, and natural resource management, playing a vital role in supporting the state’s economy and protecting its natural resources. Within the department, the Florida Forest Service is a specialized division responsible for wildfire prevention, suppression, and management across Florida's vast forested and rural areas. This agency is crucial in maintaining public safety, managing forest health, and coordinating emergency response efforts related to wildfire incidents... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- one year of relevant experience in radio-teletype operations, sworn law enforcement, dispatching, forestry, firefighting or other public contact work
- valid Class E driver license
- ability to travel occasionally for training
- pass background screening including fingerprinting
- no use of Artificial Intelligence tools for qualifying questions or 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
- college education may substitute for experience at the rate of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours
- valid Class E driver license
- knowledge of computer systems including radios, telephones and incident tracking software
- ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment
- good communication skills
- ability to read and understand maps and geographic information systems
Job Duties
- Dispatch crews to wildfires, smoke complaints and other incidents
- approve or deny burn authorizations and maintain related records
- conduct on-site inspections, compliance checks and provide landowner assistance
- maintain paper and electronic files, prepare reports and assist supervisory personnel
- receive and handle or transfer incoming telephone calls
- gather and relay fire weather information and forecasts
- perform other related work as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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