Communications Operator

No Current Vacancies for Communications Operator

Applications accepted from the general public (including current and past state employees and 55-b/c candidates.) You must meet the minimum qualifications.

Communications Operator
Category of Information	Posting Specific Information
Control Number	*
Application Due By
Title	Communications Operator
Location: City DEC Region Division/Bureau
Salary: Grade:	$12.04 hourly
Work Hours	This is a 24 hour-a-day / 7 day-a-week operation. Hours - 37.5 hours per week
Work Days	Vary - some weekends
Employment Type	Temporary - Long Term
Appointment Type
Jurisdictional Class	Non-competitive
Bargaining Unit/MC	CSEA - Operational Services Unit
Duties/Responsibilities	Answer telephone calls for service, both emergency and non-emergency, identify scope and type of assistance needed, record and relay information to appropriate personnel for handling. Operate and understand the technical operation of fixed and mobile communications equipment, and networked and stand-alone computer equipment. Provide dispatch services support to sworn members of the New York State DEC Police and Forest Rangers. Shifts are bid by seniority and will likely include nights and weekends.
Minimum Qualifications Strictly adhered to based on Civil Service requirements	Possession of a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma issued by an appropriate educational authority. Preference will be given to candidates having one year of public dispatch experience.
Additional Comments	Overtime may be required. Weekends and holidays may be required. Must be available for emergency response. Must undergo a background investigation prior to appointment.
To Apply	Qualified candidates should forward a resume and/or Employment Application which clearly indicates how the minimum qualifications are met and includes the Control Number. If you are applying for more than one posting, you must submit a separate resume or Employment Application for each control number. Send to: Department of Environmental Conservation 625 Broadway Albany, New York 12233-5060 Fax: (518) 402-9038 E-Mail: decprsnl@gw.dec.state.ny.us

Additional Notes:

Some vacancies may be anticipated and may not result in an appointment. Application for any position listed may not result in an interview