Dispatcher (Part Time)

State of Georgia; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Georgia Forestry Commission in Macon, GA is seeking a Part-Time Dispatcher to serve as the safety line for wildland firefighters. You will manage multi-line calls, dispatch equipment and personnel, and handle permit requests with precise judgment. This role fits around school schedules and offers a pension plan with paid parental leave.

Location is Macon, GA with a midnight shift; training is provided, and increased pay occurs after training completion when moving to the midnight shift.

Qualifications

• Calm under pressure in fast-paced environments.
• Experience in customer service preferred.
• Strong multitasking and communication skills.
• Typing speed and accuracy important for dispatching.

Responsibilities

• Dispatching wildland fire equipment and personnel to incidents and emergencies.
• Receiving and processing burn permit requests.
• Dispatching personnel to investigate smoke complaints.
• Answering general information requests and routing calls appropriately.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Customer service

Multitasking

Typing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!

We are the force that drives Georgia!
Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!
Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title:

Dispatcher (Part Time)

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!

We are the force that drives Georgia!
Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!
Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title:

Dispatcher (Part Time)

Agency:

Georgia Forestry Commission

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000004905

Shift:

Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

OJT PAY: $13.50 PER HOUR
POST-TRAINING PAY: ONCE TRAINING IS COMPLETED AND THE EMPLOYEE TRANSITIONS TO THE MIDNIGHT SHIFT, THE PAY WILL INCREASE TO $15.50 PER HOUR.

Job Description:

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.

• Location: Macon, GA
• Shift: Midnight shift
• Hours: Hours will vary between 10:00 PM–7:00 AM and 11:00 PM–6:00 AM due to the 29-hour weekly limit.
• OJT Pay: $13.50 per hour
• Training: Training will be completed on the morning shift, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM.
• Post-Training Pay: Once training is completed and the employee transitions to the midnight shift, the pay will increase to $15.50 per hour.

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.

To find out more about the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit https://gatrees.org/.

This is a part time position with no heath insurance, sick, or annual leave benefits. However there is a pension plan and paid parental leave benefits.

Minimum Qualifications:

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.