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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Game Commission Dispatcher - Multiple Positions in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4528459 THE POSITION Do you have exceptional communication skills? Are you able to make sound decisions under pressure? The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) is seeking experienced and dependable Dispatchers for our new and growing dispatch center in Dauphin County. If you are looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career we have the perfect job for you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) Dispatcher, you will perform public service dispatching duties including receiving, dispatching, and coordinating information and processes in the PGC Centralized Dispatch Center. In addition, you will perform a variety of general support duties related to communication activities including record keeping, typing, and filing.
This position gives you the opportunity to coordinate communications between multiple units, agencies, and jurisdictions while navigating through a variety of computer screens to input and retrieve information. You will be required to adapt quickly to changing priorities and situations as well as be able to quickly and accurately obtain relevant information to make decisions with sound reasoning when moments matter.
Make a meaningful difference with our team!
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment, 40 hours per week. 24 hour operating facility. Flexible work schedule, shifts will vary, working 4, 10-hour days in a 7-day workweek. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Two years of dispatch operations experience, two-way radio operation experience, or complex clerical experience. Possession of a valid Public Safety Telecommunicator certificate issued by the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials may be substituted for six months of the required experience. Possession of a valid Pennsylvania hunting license may be substituted for three months of the required experience. Special Requirements: You must possess a clear, firm voice and no major speech, hearing, or visual impairments that would interfere with understanding verbal communication, being understood, or using electronic communications equipment and visual display equipment. Post-Employment Requirement: You must be able to obtain CLEAN and JNET certification within the probationary period and maintain these certifications for the duration of employment in this job. Additional Requirements: You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Vet rans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.