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Although we are in a hiring freeze due to the budget cuts, we welcome applications from qualified individuals for possible future vacancies. DISPATCHER (This is a part-time position) Location: Macon Headquarters off I-16 Pay - $8.00/hour Hours – Variable, depending on shift, Weekends and holidays required Position is part time (Typically averaging 25-30 hours per week) EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Under limited supervision and in support of fire control activities, operates and monitors a voice and data communications system consisting of: two-way radio, telephone and computer data communications network. Assist in location, dispatching of equipment and maintaining radio contact with personnel. Stay abreast of current fire information, issue weather updates, receive and process burning permits. Performs related clerical work inlcuding completion of reports and answering and forwarding incoming telephone calls. Performs minor janitorial duties within the dispatch work area. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent. Applicants should posses the following training and/or experience: Demonstrated competencies that display or give evidence of the ability to speak clearly to communicate with personnel over a two-way radio and a telephone communication network, including the ability to read and comprehend information, ability to receive and transmit messages correctly and provide clear directions and an accurate description of situations when dispatching resources to accidents and to locations of road hazards. Must be able to record and interpret verbal instructions. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Products including: Work processing/Data base/Excel/E-mail & Internet. OBTAIN APPLICATION FROM ANY LOCAL GFC OFFICE AND SUBMIT TO: GEORGIA FORESTRY COMMISSION, 6835 JAMES B. RIVERS/MEMORIAL DRIVE, STONE MOUNTAIN, GEORGIA 30083.
Resumes and applications may also be faxed to 678-476-6230 or e-mailed to breese@gfc.state.ga.us
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Air Operations Supervisor Target salary - $50,000 All applications must be received by August 31, 2008 Duties and Responsibilities: Under limited supervision, directs the operation of the statewide aviation program. Directs filght safety and standardization, aircraft maintenance, human resources management, hiriing, training, and evaluation of air opertations employees. Performs pilot duties and various administrative tasks. Training and Experience: Commercial pilot fixed wing, instument rating fixed wing, flight instructor fixed wing single engine and instruments, program management and supervision experience. Preferred Qualifications: College degree in aviation, considerable experience in program administration and management. Benefits: Generous vacation and sick leave package, 12 paid holidays, group insurance benefit package, Defined Benefit Retirement Plan, Deferred Comp Plan options, credit union. Location: Downtown Macon, Herbert Smart Airport Download application from http://www.spa.ga.gov/jobApplicants/stateapp.asp and submit to Cathy Oliveras at PO Box 819, Macon, GA, 31202 or fax to 478-751-6176. All applications must be received by August 31, 2008 |
Management Forester - 13376 PLEASE NOTE: All Foresters will be hired as Temporary Hourly Workers @ an hourly rate of $14.50 for approximately 3 months before being considered for Full-time positions. Provided that training has progressed satisfactorily and a funded vacancy is available, the applicant will be considered for Full-Time employment after the initial 3 months.
Although we are in a hiring freeze due to the budget cuts, we welcome applications from qualified individuals for possible future vacancies.
Duties & Responsibilities. Provide technical assistance to landowners in all areas of forest management. Write multiple resource based forest management plans for landowners. Assist with timber sales on state lands. Provide technical assistance to landowners in afforestation and reforestation. Diagnose insect and disease infestations and make recommendations for control. Assess storm damage to forest lands. Develop prescribed burning plans and assist with implementation. Provide assistance with establishing Streamside Management Zones. Present forestry programs to school groups and local government bodies. Training and Experience: Completion of a BA or BS undergraduate degree in a forestry major at an accredited four year college or university Preferred Qualifications: minimum of 2 years of field work experience Benefits: Generous vacation and sick leave package, 12 paid holidays, group insurance benefit package, Defined Benefit Retirement Plan, Deferred Comp Plan options, credit union.
To be considered you must submit a paper resume/application to the address indicated above or, if no vacancy is listed, to: Barbara Dunn Human Resources Director 6835 James B. Rivers/Memorial Drive Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Fax 678-476-6230
www.spa.ga.gov/jobApplicants/word/jobinfo/state_application.doc
All applicants will be required to take, and pass, a Forester Exam. Hired Foresters will be required to take and pass a Fitness Test (walk 2 miles in 30 minutes while carrying 25 lbs).
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Ranger 1 A hiring freeze is currently in effect due to the budget cuts. Please check our site again soon for any openings approved to fill. Please Note: Ranger 1 applicants will be hired as Temporary Hourly Workers @ an hourly rate of $11.50 for approximately 3 months before being considered for Full-time positions. During that time it is expected that initial Wildland Firefighting training will be completed and that the applicant will have obtained the appropriate Commercial Drivers License (pay increases will be given for successful completion). Provided that training has progressed satisfactorily and a funded vacancy is available, the applicant will be considered for Full-Time employment after the initial 3 months.
All Ranger I applications must be submitted to the address noted for the specific vacancy. Applications submitted to the Human Resources office will not be considered. To qualify for the Ranger 1 job you must complete an ACT WorkKeys assesment in the following three categories: “Locating Information”; “Reading for Information”; and “Applied Mathematics”. You must score level 3 out of a possible 6 on the Locating Information assessment, level 3 out of a possible 7 on the Reading for Information assessment, and level 4 out of a possible 7 on the Applied Mathematics to be considered for interviews. ACT WorkKeys assessments can be completed at most of Georgia's many technical colleges. Please contact your local technical college for information on ACT WorkKeys. (www.gaworkready.org)
There are no Ranger 1 job openings currently being advertised. Please check this site frequently, as new positons are advertised as they become available.
You can obtain an application from any GFC office or print an application using the link provided below.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Operate two to five ton trucks and medium to heavy crawler tractors in the suppression of wild fires. Prepare reports, including measuring and computing acreage. Assist landowners in control burns and plow pre-suppression breaks. Perform preventive maintenance and small repairs to fire suppression equipment.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Applicants must live, or relocate to, within 30 minutes of assigned work unit, have valid GA driver's license at hire, and be able to obtain CDL license. Preferred Qualifications: include 1 year experience operating and maintaining heavy-duty vehicles and equipment. To apply please complete and return a Ranger 1 application to one of the above listed locations. All applicants will be required to take a written Ranger I test. Hired Rangers will be required to take a medical exam, including a drug test, and to take and pass a Fitness Test (walk 2 miles in 30 minutes while carrying 25 lbs). For your convenience a link to the Ranger 1 application and instructions is provided below. Applications can also be obtain from your local GFC County or District Office. Ranger I Application for Employment Ranger 1 Application Instructions GA Work Ready Testing Locations |
