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Duty Officer
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Gainesville, FL Gainesville, Florida |
About this job
Requisition No: 17723
Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services
Working Title: DUTY OFFICER - 42002327
Position Number: 42002327
Salary: $24,579.62 - $27,037.66
Posting Closing Date: 08/17/2017
DUTY OFFICER
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE
* OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY*
CONTACT:
Katina Bryant, (352) 395-4965
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A high school diploma or its equivalent.
* Applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile. Work history, hours worked and education are required to qualify for this position. Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile. Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information*
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Occasional to moderate travel required. Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.
The incumbent must live within thirty (30) miles of the headquarters which is located at 5353 NE 39th Avenue, Gainesville, Florida, by the first day of appointment.
This position is required to work nights, weekends, and holidays on regular rotating shifts.
NOTES:
Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.
The anticipated hiring salary for this position is $24,579.62 annually.
JOB DUTIES:
This is work in the direct support of fire suppression and other emergency response operations. The incumbent coordinates emergency response of firefighters, supervisors, pilots and law enforcement personnel through the use of a communications center. The Duty Officer deals with critical situations requiring independent judgment. The incumbent has both operational fire control and other support duties. Work may be scheduled over a variety of shifts and the incumbent may frequently remain or be called to duty beyond the assigned work schedule.
Receives radio and telephone information from fire towers, law enforcement personnel, aircraft, fire crews, supervisors and general public concerning wildfires and smoke obscuring highways. Determines action required, and dispatches emergency response personnel and/or aircraft if necessary.
Operates a computer for the purpose of transmitting, receiving and storing district fire reports, burning authorizations, fire readiness report, daily weather information, law enforcement reports, equipment maintenance records, budget information, uniform maintenance records and on-call records.
Keeps up-to-the-minute knowledge of all crews and equipment including firefighters, patrol aircraft directly engaged in fire suppression and law enforcement activities.
Approves or denies outdoor burning authorizations by telephone using informed judgment and advises landowners of burning laws and safety precautions. Issues authorizations through a computer system.
Responsible for collecting information on weather conditions, crew readiness and Area Supervisor readiness levels so that supervisory personnel can make informed judgment on setting the district readiness level. Acts as a weather observer and reports unusual weather occurrences to all employees. Provides information to radio, TV and newspaper on fire conditions. Coordinates assistance with state, federal and local agencies in emergency situations.
Has a good general knowledge of the lay of the land (landmarks, highways, major roads, landowners, rivers, lakes, major power lines, etc.).
Relays administrative communications to proper personnel. Performs routine typing by the computer. Prepares reports for supervisors and office staff. Handles routine correspondence. Responsible for maintaining files. Assists maintenance section with records and inventory control. Receives all telephone calls, radio messages and routes to appropriate person or agency.
Provides information to general public on Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services programs. Promotes better public understanding of Florida Forest Service policies, services available, fire control laws and fire prevention.
Performs other related work as assigned, which may include the handling of revenue.
THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS ARE INCLUDED:
State of Florida Retirement Package
10 Paid Holidays annually
104 Hours of Paid Annual Leave annually
104 Hours of Paid Sick Leave annually
Health Insurance -- State covers the majority of health insurance premiums for Individuals and Family coverage
Life Insurance
Additional supplemental insurances are available such as dental, vision etc.
Tax Deferred Medical and Child Care Reimbursement Accounts available.
Tax Deferred Savings Program available through payroll deduction
Uniforms provided at no cost
SPECIAL NOTES:
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Nearest Major Market: Gainesville
Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services
Working Title: DUTY OFFICER - 42002327
Position Number: 42002327
Salary: $24,579.62 - $27,037.66
Posting Closing Date: 08/17/2017
DUTY OFFICER
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE
* OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY*
CONTACT:
Katina Bryant, (352) 395-4965
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A high school diploma or its equivalent.
* Applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile. Work history, hours worked and education are required to qualify for this position. Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile. Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information*
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Occasional to moderate travel required. Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.
The incumbent must live within thirty (30) miles of the headquarters which is located at 5353 NE 39th Avenue, Gainesville, Florida, by the first day of appointment.
This position is required to work nights, weekends, and holidays on regular rotating shifts.
NOTES:
Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.
The anticipated hiring salary for this position is $24,579.62 annually.
JOB DUTIES:
This is work in the direct support of fire suppression and other emergency response operations. The incumbent coordinates emergency response of firefighters, supervisors, pilots and law enforcement personnel through the use of a communications center. The Duty Officer deals with critical situations requiring independent judgment. The incumbent has both operational fire control and other support duties. Work may be scheduled over a variety of shifts and the incumbent may frequently remain or be called to duty beyond the assigned work schedule.
Receives radio and telephone information from fire towers, law enforcement personnel, aircraft, fire crews, supervisors and general public concerning wildfires and smoke obscuring highways. Determines action required, and dispatches emergency response personnel and/or aircraft if necessary.
Operates a computer for the purpose of transmitting, receiving and storing district fire reports, burning authorizations, fire readiness report, daily weather information, law enforcement reports, equipment maintenance records, budget information, uniform maintenance records and on-call records.
Keeps up-to-the-minute knowledge of all crews and equipment including firefighters, patrol aircraft directly engaged in fire suppression and law enforcement activities.
Approves or denies outdoor burning authorizations by telephone using informed judgment and advises landowners of burning laws and safety precautions. Issues authorizations through a computer system.
Responsible for collecting information on weather conditions, crew readiness and Area Supervisor readiness levels so that supervisory personnel can make informed judgment on setting the district readiness level. Acts as a weather observer and reports unusual weather occurrences to all employees. Provides information to radio, TV and newspaper on fire conditions. Coordinates assistance with state, federal and local agencies in emergency situations.
Has a good general knowledge of the lay of the land (landmarks, highways, major roads, landowners, rivers, lakes, major power lines, etc.).
Relays administrative communications to proper personnel. Performs routine typing by the computer. Prepares reports for supervisors and office staff. Handles routine correspondence. Responsible for maintaining files. Assists maintenance section with records and inventory control. Receives all telephone calls, radio messages and routes to appropriate person or agency.
Provides information to general public on Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services programs. Promotes better public understanding of Florida Forest Service policies, services available, fire control laws and fire prevention.
Performs other related work as assigned, which may include the handling of revenue.
THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS ARE INCLUDED:
State of Florida Retirement Package
10 Paid Holidays annually
104 Hours of Paid Annual Leave annually
104 Hours of Paid Sick Leave annually
Health Insurance -- State covers the majority of health insurance premiums for Individuals and Family coverage
Life Insurance
Additional supplemental insurances are available such as dental, vision etc.
Tax Deferred Medical and Child Care Reimbursement Accounts available.
Tax Deferred Savings Program available through payroll deduction
Uniforms provided at no cost
SPECIAL NOTES:
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Nearest Major Market: Gainesville
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