Dispatcher (Part Time) State of Georgia - 3.3 Dry Branch, GA Job Details Part-time $13.50 - $15.50 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid training Paid parental leave Health insurance Pension plan Parental leave Qualifications Phone communication Multi-line phone systems Typing Office phone management Full 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)

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. 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.