Ops Duty Officer - 42901443
Company: State of Florida
Location: Lake City
Posted on: May 25, 2023
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Job Description:
Requisition No: 797988
Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services
Working Title: OPS DUTY OFFICER - 42901443
Position Number: 42901443
Salary: $15.00
Posting Closing Date: 05/01/2023
OPS DUTY OFFICER
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE
* OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY---
THIS IS A FULL-TIME TEMPORARY POSITION*
CONTACT:
Tara Kennedy, (386) 243-6223
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A high school diploma or its equivalent and one (1) year of
experience in radio-teletype operations, sworn law enforcement,
dispatching, forestry, firefighting or other public contact
work.
College education from an accredited institution can substitute at
the rate of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours for the required
experience.
Requires possession of a valid Driver License.
* ATTENTION CANDIDATES*
To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services:
* All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an
attached resume is not a substitution for the information required
on the candidate profile).
* Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked,
supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to
determine qualifications for this position.
* Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the
Candidate Profile.
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.
This incumbent must live within thirty (30) miles of the assigned
headquarters located at 137 SE Forestry Circle, Lake City, Florida,
throughout employment in this position.
NOTES:
Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including
fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.
JOB DUTIES:
The duty officer's work is in 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 and sound judgment. The incumbent has both operational
fire control and other support duties. Work may be scheduled over a
variety of shifts and may frequently remain or be called to duty
beyond the assigned work schedule.
Dispatch Crews to Wildfires, Smoke Complaints and other Incidents -
Operates a computer, radio and telephone for the purpose of
transmitting, receiving and storing information used to dispatch
fire crews, supervisory personnel, aircraft and law enforcement
personnel to wildfires and other incidents. Follows protocol on
'Smoke on the Highway' issues. Keeps up-to-the-minute knowledge of
the locations and status of all personnel and equipment used in
fire suppression activities and investigations. Triggers 209s as
needed and enters information available. Requests and coordinates
assistance with other state, federal and local agencies, as well
as, area cooperators with wildfire suppression and other emergency
situations. Keeps supervisors, Center Manager, Center Officer in
Charge (OIC) and State OIC abreast of wildfire status as necessary.
Reads and uses county maps, as well as, various websites and/or
software programs (FMIS, County Property Appraiser, ArcGIS, Spider
Tracks, Mapquest, etc.) to provide incident locations to responding
emergency personnel. Has a good general knowledge of the lay of the
land (landmarks, highways, major roads, rivers, lakes, power
lines).
Burn Authorizations, On-Site Inspections, Compliance Checks, and
Landowner Assistance - Operates a computer, radio and telephone for
the purpose of transmitting, receiving and storing information used
to approve or deny issuance of burn authorizations throughout six
counties. Continually updates map with new burning authorizations.
Maintains landowner and certified burner contact information.
Notates landowner accounts regarding any special burning
restrictions. Advises landowners of burning laws and predicted
weather. Gathers information to relay to Forest Rangers, Senior
Forest Rangers and supervisory personnel that is needed to conduct
on-site inspections and compliance checks. Tracks landowner
assists.
Administrative Functions - Maintains paper and electronic files,
records and reports relating to the communication center's
responsibilities. Uses a variety of computer programs, software,
copiers, scanners and fax machines to carry out administrative
functions. Receives and responds to electronic mail as required.
Prepares reports and assists supervisor and other personnel. Orders
uniforms, cleaning and office supplies. Reconciles vehicle logs.
Maintains Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Active member of the Communications Center - Receives and handles
or transfers incoming telephone calls. Regularly gathers and relays
a variety of information to and from supervisors, crews, other
governmental agencies, cooperators, news media personnel and the
general public. Maintains up-to-date contact information for fire
departments, other governmental agencies, cooperators, etc.
Fire Weather Forecasts - Gathers and relays daily fire weather
information and fire weather predictions to crews, supervisory
personnel, certified burners and landowners. Acts as a weather
observer and reports any unusual weather activity to all
personnel.
Performs other related work as assigned, which may include the
handling of revenue. Successfully completes all training
requirements for the Duty Officer position, within the time period
designated by the supervisor and in accordance with the established
training performance standards.
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.
Nearest Major Market: Lake City
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