Natural Resources Dispatcher 1 - various

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

3d • $24 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

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.
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 ( 20051062, 20051063, 20051070, 20088017) 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 .

Requirements

• 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.
• Please ensure your online application clearly indicates how you meet minimum qualifications (MQs).
• Transcripts are required for all coursework, degrees or educational accomplishments claimed on the application.
• Applicants must submit a transcript (can be unofficial until point of selection) by the posting deadline (attach in the Additional Attachments section of the application submission, Step 6) .
• Should you have issues attaching, please email to\: [email protected].
• “See resume” is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions.
• Answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education sections of the application.
• Applications that fail to demonstrate how they meet minimum qualifications will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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 )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed