Review Vacancy

Date Posted: 09/10/21
Applications Due: 09/24/21
Vacancy ID: 91128

Position Information

AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of

TitleCommunications Technician 1 (Seasonal)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $18.97 to $18.97 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 11 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Essex

Street Address 1115 NYS Route 86

City Ray Brook

StateNY

Zip Code12977

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications One year experience as a public safety dispatcher and possession of a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma issued by an appropriate educational authority.

Duties Description Working under direct supervision of the DEC Division of Forest Protection, serve as dispatcher for emergency and non-emergency calls from officers and the general public. Most calls are primarily directed to the mission of the DEC. Additionally, obtain necessary information from callers in order to initiate assistance; serve as radio dispatcher of police resources; perform clerical, administrative and other duties related to the dispatch center service. Candidates must be able to communicate and work well with other dispatchers and the public.

Work conditions include: sitting or standing for extended periods of time with headset on while monitoring computer screens; entering information using a computer keyboard; coordinating eye/hand movements while handling calls for the efficient use of radios and computers; speaking calmly and clearly in order to elicit information and giving instructions to a continuous flow of callers under stress; listening carefully to clearly understand caller information; making responsible judgments where timing is critical; and working within hearing distance of other dispatchers working under similar conditions.

Additional Comments Overtime and holiday work is required. Shifts are bid by seniority and will likely include nights and weekends. Must be available for emergency response. Must undergo a background investigation prior to appointment that will include fingerprinting. Candidate is required to pay fingerprinting fee.

Must undergo physical, medical and/or psychological evaluation.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Alan Ilagan

Telephone 518-402-9273

Fax 518-402-9038

Email Address PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12233

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease email or mail your resume to the above. Be sure to include Posting #21-397 on your resume or it may not be accepted.