OPS DUTY Officer - 42901767

OPS DUTY OFFICER - 42901767

The duty officer's work consists of dispatching crews in direct support of fire suppression and other emergency response operations. The incumbent will be coordinating emergency response of Florida Forest Service Firefighters, Supervisors, and Pilots through the use radio communications in the district 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.

The duty officer receives radio and telephone information from fire towers, law enforcement personnel, aircraft, fire crews, supervisors and the general public concerning wildfires and smoke obscuring highways. The incumbent will operate a computer, radio and telephone for the purpose of transmitting, receiving and storing information used to dispatch forestry fire crews, supervisory personnel, and forestry aircraft personnel to wildfires and other incidents.

The duty officer keeps up-to-the-minute knowledge of the locations and status of all personnel and equipment used in fire suppression activities and investigations, as well as documenting all activities as they happen. Handles 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, District Manager, District Officer in Charge (OIC) and State OIC abreast of wildfire status as necessary.

The duty officer 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 the four counties. 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.

The duty officer 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. Sends, receives and responds to electronic mail as required. Maintains Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and 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.

Working for the State of Florida as an OPS employee is more than just a paycheck. Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements); Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b). State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). Flexible Spending Accounts; Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

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.

Location: PERRY, FL, US, 32347 PERRY, FL, US, 32348 Nearest Major Market: Lake City