Natural Resources Dispatcher 1 - 20088018, 20051068

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Ohio's Ohio Department of Natural Resources seeks a Natural Resources Dispatcher 1 to support the Division of Law Enforcement in Franklin County. The role involves operating a CAD console and MARCS radio, coordinating law enforcement and administrative communications from the Columbus office at 2045 Morse Rd.

The starting pay is $24.88/hour with step increases, and potential growth to $34.53/hour. This full-time position includes benefits and a rotating schedule with weekend/holiday

Qualifications

• Formal arithmetic and English literacy; 6 months radio/teletype experience.
• Experience with 2-way radio and LEADS desired.
• Criminal background check required.

Responsibilities

• Receive training on statewide CAD console and MARCS radio system to facilitate law enforcement and admin communication.
• Serve as point of contact in emergencies, monitor LEADS, contact personnel, transmit determinations.

Skills

Dispatch

Communications

Operational Support

Attention to Detail

Priority Setting

Tools

CAD Console

MARCS

LEADS

Job description

Job Description - Natural Resources Dispatcher 1 - 20088018, 20051068 (260006GK)

Natural Resources Dispatcher 1 - 20088018, 20051068 ( 260006GK )

Organization

Natural Resources

Agency Contact Name and Information : Theresa Ellis, [e-mail] or 614-265-6332

Work Location

OH Dept of Naturl Resc Complex 2045 Morse Rd Building D Columbus 43224

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation : $24.88/hr

Schedule

Full-time

Union : OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Dispatch

Technical Skills : Communications, Dispatch, Operational Support

Professional Skills : Attention to Detail, Priority Setting

Agency Overview

Who we are: Did you know Ohio operates 76 state parks, manages over 750,000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water? That’s just the tip of the iceberg of what we do at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) as we seek to ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all! Across our 12 divisions and support services, we employ office staff, law enforcement officers, geologists, biologists, engineers, attorneys, communicators, managers, and so much more. Whatever your passion, we likely have a position to fit it and pathways for advancement! Working at ODNR is a special experience. Our employees are afforded opportunities to participate in public events at parks, nature preserves, wildlife areas, and annually at the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair! Our central office campus at Fountain Square is like an oasis on Morse Road with private, secured parking, wildlife, a walking path, and natural areas including a small prairie and wetland. We routinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamed on Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director.

Job Description

What we need:
We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Natural Resources Dispatcher 1 ( 20088018, 20051068) wi thin the Division of Law Enforcement, headquartered at Fountain Square, assigned to Franklin County. The address is 2045 Morse Rd, Columbus, Ohio 43229. To learn more about the Division of Law Enforcement, please visit DNR Division of Law Enforcement .

What you will do…

• Receive training on & operate statewide computer aided dispatch (CAD) console with statewide high band and 800 MHz radio system (Multi-Agency Radio Communications System [MARCS]) and data network and facilitate law enforcement and administrative communication
• Serve as point of contact in emergency situations (e.g., monitor law enforcement automated data system [LEADS] for incoming information, contact appropriate personnel, transmit emergency determinations, receive and transmit all messages)
• Operate radio and/or related equipment (e.g., teletype communications [electronic messages, texts, etc.], multi-line telephone, LEADS) in order to make inquiries, send and receive electronic messages, provide documentation pertinent to law enforcement activities of ODNR
• Receive, route and assist public and other agencies with requests for information on telephone; direct phone inquiries to proper ODNR division or make after hours contact with proper personnel
• Dispatch ODNR personnel
• This position falls under the State of Ohio’s OCSEA Pay Schedule. The starting rate is a Pay Range 29 step 1, which is $24.88/per hour. New hires will move to a Pay Range 29 step 2, which is $25.61/per hour after six months. Upon successful completion of a 365-day classification probationary period, the employee will be reassigned to a Natural Resources Dispatcher 2 and move into a Pay Range 30 step 1 ($26.54/hour) & receive increases annually up to an ending salary of $34.53/per hour. There may also be cost of living adjustments (COLA) applied. Longevity supplements begin after five (5) years of state service. For more details, refer to the OCSEA pay range schedule & longevity rates OCSEA Employees | Department of Administrative Services.

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: May work rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) &Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading, writing & speaking common English vocabulary AND 6 mos. trg or 6 mos. exp in 2-way radio AND teletype communications AND computer terminal AND 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in typing, operating a personal computer AND word processing AND 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations or customer service
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. Applicant must successfully pass a Departmental criminal background investigation including fingerprint & polygraph.
Job Skills:

Technical Skills: Communications, Dispatch, Operational Support
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Priority Setting

Supplemental Information

To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact Mohammad Yakubu, EEO Regional/Program Administrator at 614-265-6992 or [e-mail].

Effective July 1, 2015 applicants must apply online for positions at all state agencies except the Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD).

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

STATUS OF POSTED POSITIONS: Applicants can view the status of this position by logging into their user profile on the Ohio Hiring Management System [OHMS] Home page at the following link careers.ohio.gov, and selecting "My Profile".

NOTES: Bargaining unit applicants will be given consideration for applicable positions, pursuant to collective bargaining agreement.

Selection devices, proficiency testing and/or assessments may be used to determine if an applicant meets and is proficient in the minimum qualifications for this position.

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Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR‑39), and as outlined in the posting.