NJ Department of Environmental Protection · 21 hours ago
COS-2026-2 Communications Operator 2, Environmental Protection (Internal Posting)
Hamilton Square, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$51K/yr - $75K/yr
2+ years expThe NJ Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a Communications Operator 2 to work in their Emergency Management Program. The role involves leading a team of communications operators in a centralized communications center, monitoring and transmitting environmental emergency alarms, and providing guidance to lower-level staff.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Functions as a lead worker, providing guidance to lower-level communications operators and taking the lead on work-related matters
Monitors, receives, and transmits environmental emergency alarms including, but not limited to, incidents associated with fires, radiation accidents, toxic releases, chemical spills, and atmospheric pollution
Receives requests for DEP emergency assistance and transmits same to first responders and/or law enforcement personnel, and other pertinent federal, state, county, and/or local authorities
Assist in the training program for our new staff
Qualification
Required
Two (2) years of experience in work involving the monitoring, receiving, sending, transmitting, and relaying of electronic messages and/or electronic radio messages, and the receiving, relaying and recording of environmental complaints and requests for assistance which shall have included the use of computer-aided dispatch, data processing, or computer equipment and programs for law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services, and/or other first responders
Certification in IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System
Certification in IS-200.c: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
Certification in IS-700.b: National Incident Management System (NIMS) an Introduction
Certification in IS-800.c: National Response Framework, an Introduction
Possession of certification by the National Emergency Communications Institute (NECI) as an Emergency Communications Officer; or Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO) as a Public Safety Telecommunicator; or International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED) as an Emergency Telecommunicator Communications
Possession of a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position
Benefits
Paid Benefit Leave
Holiday Pay
Alternative Workweek Program*
Telework*
Pension
Deferred Compensation
Health Benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
Commuter Tax Savings Program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Tuition Reimbursement*
Company
NJ Department of Environmental Protection
On America's first official "Earth Day" — April 22, 1970, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection was born.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kimberly Cahall
Chief Enforcement Officer
Vincenzo Ferriola
Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program Coordinator
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