Ops Duty Officer

Overview

Requisition No: 871040
Agency:
Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service

Working Title:

OPS DUTY OFFICER –
Pay Plan:
Temp
Position Number:
Salary: $18.00 Hourly
Posting Closing Date: 03/08/2026

Scarlett Porter –

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience in radio‑teletype operations, sworn law enforcement, dispatching, forestry, firefighting or other public contact work.
• College education can substitute 30 semester or 45 quarter hours for the required experience.
• Valid class E driver license.
• Must be willing to travel occasionally for training and emergency response.
• Must live within thirty (30) miles of the headquarters at 865 Geddie Road, Tallahassee, Florida.

The duty officer supports fire suppression and emergency response operations. Key duties include:

• Dispatching crews, pilots and law enforcement to wildfires, smoke complaints and other incidents; operating communication equipment and coordinating with state, federal and local agencies.
• Managing burn authorizations across six counties, maintaining up‑to‑date maps and landowner information, and providing compliance support.
• Performing administrative functions: maintaining records, preparing reports, and updating Standard Operating Procedures.
• Serving as an active member of the Communications Center, handling incoming calls and relaying information to supervisors, crews and public media.
• Gathering and disseminating daily fire weather forecasts and observing unusual weather conditions for crews and stakeholders.
• Completing all required training and other related work assigned by the supervisor.

• Occasional travel for training and emergencies.
• Background screening including fingerprinting.
• Honest and authentic responses throughout the evaluation process.
• Use of AI tools for qualifying questions or interviews will be considered.

• State group insurance (eligibility requirements apply).
• Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b).
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax‑deferred retirement savings plan).
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Seasonal and part‑time OPS employees have additional eligibility information available.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation are encouraged to notify the agency hiring authority or People First Service Center (1‑866‑663‑4735) in advance.

All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug‑Free Workplace Act.