DUTY OFFICER

Requisition No: 830625

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: DUTY OFFICER - 42002932

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42002932

Salary: $41,243.80 - $48,000.16

Posting Closing Date: 06/09/2024

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DUTY OFFICER

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

CONTACT:

Michelle Williams (954) 453-2804

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 a valid class E driver license.

Please Note: There will be a numerically based work sample administered with an established minimum required passing score to all eligible candidates as part of the hiring process for this position.

***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.

The incumbent of this position is required to work nights, weekends, and holidays on regular rotating shifts.

The incumbent of this position is required to be On-Call on a rotating basis.

This incumbent must live within thirty (30) miles of the assigned headquarters located at 3315 College Ave, Davie, Florida, throughout employment in this position.

Days off on a rotation basis.

NOTES:

Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

10 hour shifts on a monthly rotating basis

JOB DUTIES:

This is work in direct support of fire suppression and other emergency 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 operations 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.

Dispatch Crews to Wildfires, Smoke Complaints and other Incidents – Receives radio and telephone information from local fire departments, 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. Ensures the security of law enforcement investigator conducting arson, timber theft, surveillance operations, etc. and frequently on one-man patrol in remote locations. Keeps up-to-the minute knowledge of location of all crews and equipment including firefighters, patrol aircraft directly engaged in fire suppression, and law enforcement investigator activities.

Burn Authorizations, On-Site Inspections, Compliance Checks, and Landowner Assistance– Operates a computer for the purpose of transmitting, receiving, and storing district fire reports, burning authorizations, fire readiness report, and daily weather information. Approves or denies outdoor burning authorizations by telephone and computer using informed judgment and advises landowners of burning laws and safety precautions. Maintains burning authorization log. Makes landowner contacts, compiles landowner maps, and researches landowner information.

Fire Weather Forecasts – Responsible for collecting information on weather conditions, crew readiness and Area Supervisors readiness levels so that supervisory personnel can make informed judgments on setting the District Readiness Levels. Acts as a weather observer and reports any unusual weather occurrences to all employees. Provides information to radio, TV, and newspapers on fire conditions. Coordinates assistance with State, Federal and local agencies in emergency situations.

Active member of the Communications Center – Provides information to general public in Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services program. Promotes better public understanding of Division policies, services available, fire control laws, fire prevention, etc. Researches and has a good general knowledge of the lay of the land (landmarks, highways, major roads, landowners, rivers, lakes, major power lines, etc.).

Performs other related work as required

The Following Special Benefits for this Position Include

• Annual Uniform Allotment

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”

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. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. 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.