Location: Tifton,GA, USA
Are you known for being calm under pressure?
Do you enjoy a customer service environment?
Does being an essential worker appeal to you?
If so, the Georgia Forestry Commission's central dispatch center may be perfect for you! We are looking for a few exceptional people to be the safety line for our wildland firefighters. You will need to communicate well, be able to handle multiple phone calls and exercise good judgment. Typing skills are essential!
Part-time hours make this position ideal for working around school schedules and other commitments. As an added bonus, you'll have an inside track on promotional opportunities elsewhere in our agency.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 6 months experience as a dispatcher and the ability to navigate current programs (FiResponse and Burn Permits) efficiently and effectively. Must have excellent customer service and communication skills. One year of dispatcher experience is preferred.
Available shifts are (8 A.M- 4 P.M.) and (2 P.M.-10 P.M.), and your duties will include:
* Dispatching wildland fire equipment and personnel to wildfires and other emergencies.
* Receiving and processing burn permit requests.
* Dispatching appropriate personnel to investigate smoke complaints.
* Answering general requests for information and other services, or connecting the customer to the right person.
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This is a part-time position with no health insurance, sick, or annual leave benefits. However, there is a pension plan and paid parental leave benefits.
Additional Information
* Agency Logo: Requisition ID: ADM0HNC
* Number of Openings: 2
* Advertised Salary: $13.50/hr
* Shift: Day Job
* Posting End Date: Oct 17, 2024