Emergency Dispatcher 7-E8 (3 Vacancies)



Emergency Dispatcher 7-E8 (3 Vacancies)

Salary

$21.05 - $27.36 Hourly

Location

Lansing, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

7501-21-LAW-044

Department

Natural Resources

Opening Date

07/09/2021

Closing Date

7/25/2021 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)

Job Description

Provide officer safety capabilities through the use of statewide radio equipment, Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system, and telephone contact with conservation officers and dispatch requesting of other law enforcement agencies personnel to provide back-up or other assistance.

Provide conservation officers with information received from criminal justice, department and other databases.

Receive, analyze, and dispatch to conservation officers information received from the public, other law enforcement agencies, and government entities through the Report All Poaching phone and text hotline that indicate violation of natural resources and other state laws.

Provide informational services to the public on matters relating to natural resources laws and programs.

The operation is 24X7, including nights, weekends, and holidays.  The position may require mandatory overtime and changes in scheduled hours, days off, and assigned shifts.

 

Required Education and Experience

Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience
Emergency Dispatcher 7
No specific type or amount of experience is required.


Emergency Dispatcher E8
One year of experience equivalent to an Emergency Dispatcher 7.

Additional Requirements and Information

**Please prepare a written response to the following two requirements below in no more than 1/2 page each. **

1) What is your experience in radio, computer phone systems, and/or customer service? Describe the scope and proficiency of your experience.   

2) This position requires the ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task. Describe the tools, methods and thought processes you utilize to prioritize and multi-task.  Provide detailed examples.

You must include a copy of your resume and a cover letter and a written response to the following two requirements above with your online application.

Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses will not be considered further.

If applicable, you must attach an electronic and/or scanned copy of your official college/university transcripts. For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

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Position Description

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Graphical Summary of the benefits information contained in the text below.

State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. In 2022, Forbes ranked the State of Michigan in the Top 10 of America’s Best Employers For New Grads and as the #1 employer for new grads in government services. More details on benefits for our new hires are below: 

 Rewarding Work: State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems. 
 
Insurance Benefits: The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits
 
Retirement Programs: The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc. 
 
Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions. 
 
Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child. 
 
Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day. 
 
Bonus Programs: Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums. 
 
Military Pay Differential: Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual. 
 
Tax-Advantaged Programs: In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income. 
 
Student Loan Forgiveness: Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education. 
 
Tuition Reduction: Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan. 
 
Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs. 
 
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules: Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek. 
 
Great Lakes and Great Times: Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer. 
 
Updated: 11/14/2022 

01
EMRGDIS – Do you possess at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school?
  • Yes
  • No
02
How many years of experience do you possess working in an emergency response situation such as law enforcement, fire, military, hospital, paramedical, or a related field of work?
  • None
  • 1-5 years
  • More than 5 years
03
This position requires you to work weekends and holidays. Are you willing to work weekends and holidays?
  • Yes
  • No
04
This position may require you to work a 2nd or 3rd shift? Are you willing to work shifts other than a day shift?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in Michigan, Other State(s), or Canada?
  • Yes
  • No
06
If yes, please list date of offense, offense, location and disposition
07
Do you have Misdemeanor or Felony Charge(s) pending (includes delayed sentence, suspended sentence or diversion program)?
  • Yes
  • No
08
Do you possess experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and internet-based research and applications?
  • Yes
  • No
09
How many years' of experience do you have typing/word processing?
  • None
  • 1- 5 years
  • More than 5 years
10
Have you applied to any other dispatch centers?
  • Yes
  • No
11
If you responded yes to the above question, please explain where, when, and what was the outcome?
12
Have you provided the names, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses (if available) of three professional references, one of which is your current supervisor?
  • Yes
  • No
13
Do you have one year experience as an Emergency Dispatcher?
  • Yes
  • No
14
Do you have one year experience in Law enforcement, fire or emergency services?
  • Yes
  • No
15
Do you have one year experience in a Call Center?
  • Yes
  • No
16
Do you have one year experience in Typing?
  • Yes
  • No
17
Do you have one year experience in Natural Resources?
  • Yes
  • No
18
Did you attach your written responses to the two required questions listed on the job posting?
  • Yes
  • No
19
Did you attach a cover letter and a copy of your resume to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Agency
State of Michigan
Department
Natural Resources
Address
525 West Allegan

Lansing, Michigan, 48909
Phone
517-284-5014