FIRE CONTROL DISPATCHER 2

MESQUITE MENTAL HEALTH CTR; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 54,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Fire Control Dispatcher, where you'll play a critical role in managing emergency responses and ensuring public safety. This position requires a blend of dispatching experience and the ability to operate communication equipment effectively. You'll be at the forefront of coordinating personnel and resources during emergencies, making a difference in your community. As part of a supportive and inclusive work environment, your contributions will enhance the safety and well-being of the public. If you're passionate about serving your community and thrive in high-pressure situations, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• High school graduation and three years of dispatching experience required.
• Experience in fire control or public safety agency is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate communication equipment and dispatch resources during emergencies.
• Take reports and gather information during fire and emergency situations.

Skills

Dispatching experience

Emergency response coordination

Typing speed (45 words per minute)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Nevada Employee Action and Timekeeping System

APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $54,434.16 to $80,053.92 PAY GRADE: 31

For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

JOB INFORMATION

Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.

Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied.

** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

The Position

Fire Control Dispatchers operate communication equipment at an assigned interagency communications center and dispatch personnel, supplies, aircraft and mobile equipment to fire scenes, medical emergencies, law enforcement incidents, hazardous materials incidents and other emergency situations.

Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.

This position is located in Elko, Nevada. The Division of Forestry's mission is to provide professional natural resource and wildland fire management services to enhance, conserve and protect forest, rangeland and watershed values, endangered plants and other native flora. The incumbent will be responsible for taking reports during emergency situations and obtaining pertinent information to include nature and location of the incident. Incumbents are expected to determine the extent of equipment and emergency response personnel to dispatch in order to provide protection for life, property and natural resources during wildland fires, natural disasters and other emergencies as well as tracking resources and providing logistical support.

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:

Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)

Graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of dispatching experience, one year of which has been in a fire control or public safety agency; OR one year of experience as a Fire Control Dispatcher I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Special Requirements

A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.

Employees may be required to work varied shifts, weekends and holidays.

Applicants are required to type 45 words per minute.

Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.

The Examination

Application Evaluation Exam

The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.

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