Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 07/11/18
Applications Due: 07/25/18
Vacancy ID: 55120
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of
TitleCommunications Technician 1 (Seasonal)
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary GradeHourly
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $18.24 to $18.24 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 32
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 Positions offered are for long-term, year-round employment - there is no opportunity for partial year work. 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 fingerprints. Candidate is required to pay fingerprint fee. Overtime may be required. Weekends and holidays may be required.
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 ApplyingEMAIL OR MAIL YOUR RESUME TO THE ABOVE. PLEASE BE SURE TO PUT POSTING NO. (18-357) ON YOUR RESUME OR IT MAY NOT BE ACCEPTED.
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