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3 Year Limited Term Pennsylvania Game Commission Dispatcher

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3 Year Limited Term Pennsylvania Game Commission Dispatcher

Salary

$48,968.00 - $73,817.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2025-29987

Department

Game Commission

Division

GC Ctrlzd Dsptch Op Div

Opening Date

07/17/2025

Closing Date

7/31/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

73021

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

A1

Pay Group

ST05

Bureau / Division Code

00235800

Bureau / Division

Wildlife Protection

Worksite Address

2001 Elmerton Avenue

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17110

Contact Name

Julie Toth

Contact Phone

717.787.7836

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

Are you ready for an exciting role where your work will make an immediate difference in the world? The Pennsylvania Game Commission is looking to hire several Dispatchers to work in our 24 hour Dispatch Center in Harrisburg. If you excel at communicating clearly and effectively in any situation and are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, then the Pennsylvania Game Commission would like to talk to you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will perform public service dispatching work receiving, dispatching, and coordinating information and processes. Your responsibilities will include processing both emergency and non-emergency calls from the public, PGC Personnel, or other emergency and non-emergency services. Accurately obtaining relevant information and effectively relating to or communicating with a variety of personality types are essential abilities for success in this role. Our team will rely on you to provide quick and accurate information to callers about wildlife related situations and recognize situations that require immediate response by a field officer or input from a supervisor. Let your effective problem-solving skills, adaptability, and sound judgment shine by finding the next step in your career with our team!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00039241) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment, 40 hours per week.

+ This position works four ten-hour days per week, no lunch period, to support our 24 hour per day operations.

+ Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.

+ Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

+ You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

+ Two years of dispatch operations experience, two-way radio operation experience, or complex clerical experience.

+ Possession of a valid Public Safety Telecommunicator certificate issued by the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials may be substituted for six months of the required experience.

+ Possession of a valid Pennsylvania hunting license may be substituted for three months of the required experience.

Special Requirements:

+ You must possess a clear, firm voice and no major speech, hearing, or visual impairments that would interfere with understanding verbal communication, being understood, or using electronic communications equipment and visual display equipment.

Post Employment Requirement:

+ You must be able to obtain CLEAN and JNET certification within the probationary period and maintain these certifications for the duration of employment in this job.

Additional Requirements:

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

+ If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

+ Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

+ Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

+ Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

+ 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Do you possess a clear, firm voice and no major speech, hearing, or visual impairments that would interfere with understanding verbal communication, being understood, or using electronic communications equipment and visual display equipment?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Do you possess two or more years of full-time dispatch operations experience, two-way radio operation experience, or complex clerical experience?

+ Yes

+ No

03

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

04

Do you possess a valid Public Safety Telecommunicator certificate issued by the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials?

+ Yes

+ No

05

If you answered Yes, please attach a copy of your certificate. If you answered No, please type N/A in the text box below.

06

Do you possess a valid Pennsylvania hunting license?

+ Yes

+ No

07

If you answered Yes, please attach a copy of your valid Pennsylvania hunting license. If you answered No, please type N/A in the text box below.

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov