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1 Year Limited Term - Pennsylvania Game Commission Dispatcher
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1 Year Limited Term - Pennsylvania Game Commission Dispatcher
Salary
$47,883.00 - $72,189.00 Annually
Location
Dauphin County, PA
Job Type
Non-Civil Service Temporary Full-time
Job Number
N-2024-13460
Department
Game Commission
Division
GC Ctrlzd Dsptch Op Div
Opening Date
12/03/2024
Closing Date
12/12/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
73021
Position Number
Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
A1
Pay Group
ST05
Bureau / Division Code
00235800
Bureau / Division
GC Ctrlzd Dsptch Op Div
Worksite Address
2001 Elmerton Avenue
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17110
Contact Name
Julie Toth
Contact Phone
717.###.####
Contact Email
...@pa.gov
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+ Benefits
+ Questions
THE POSITION
The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) is seeking experienced and dependable Dispatchers for their new and growing dispatch center in Dauphin County. If you are looking for a challenging, rewarding career and possess excellent communication skills, the Pennsylvania Game Commission would like to talk to you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Pennsylvania Game Commission Dispatcher, you will perform public service dispatching work which involves receiving, dispatching, and coordinating information and processes in the PGC Centralized Dispatch Center. A high degree of organization is exercised in order to manage multiple phone lines, provide information, prioritize incoming messages, and relay pertinent messages to to the appropriate parties. This position also performs a variety of general support duties related to communication activities, including record keeping, typing, and filing.
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Work Schedule and Additional Information:
+ Limited-term, full-time employment
+ Flexible Work Schedule: Shifts vary working 5 days in a 7-day (40-hour) workweek.
+ Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
+ You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
+ Two years of dispatch operations experience, two-way radio operation experience, or complex clerical experience.
+ Possession of a valid Public Safety Telecommunicator certificate issued by the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials may be substituted for six months of the required experience.
+ Possession of a valid Pennsylvania hunting license may be substituted for three months of the required experience.
Special Requirements:
+ You must possess a clear, firm voice and no major speech, hearing, or visual impairments that would interfere with understanding verbal communication, being understood, or using electronic communications equipment and visual display equipment.
Post Employment Requirement:
+ You must be able to obtain CLEAN and JNET certification within the probationary period and maintain these certifications for the duration of employment in this job.
Additional Requirements:
+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
+ If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
+ Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
+ Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
+ Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ...@pa.gov .
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
+ 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little extras that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Do you possess a clear, firm voice and no major speech, hearing, or visual impairments that would interfere with understanding verbal communication, being understood, or using electronic communications equipment and visual display equipment?
+ Yes
+ No
02
Do you possess two or more years of full-time dispatch operations experience, two-way radio operation experience, or complex clerical experience?
+ Yes
+ No
03
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
04
Do you possess a valid Public Safety Telecommunicator certificate issued by the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials?
+ Yes
+ No
05
If you answered Yes, please attach a copy of your certificate. If you answered No, please type N/A in the text box below.
06
Do you possess a valid Pennsylvania hunting license?
+ Yes
+ No
07
If you answered Yes, please attach a copy of your valid Pennsylvania hunting license. If you answered No, please type N/A in the text box below.
Required Question
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
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