Seasonal Wildland Fire Dispatcher
Seasonal Dispatcher, Wildland Fire Dispatcher 3 (WFD3)/WFD2 In-Training
Recruitment #2024-4-7615
Full-time, Seasonal Represented position
Anticipated Seasonal employment is May - November 2024
Location: Northwest Region - Sedro-Woolley, WA
Salary: $3,376.00 - $4,723.00 Monthly
Responsibilities:
- Operating multi-channel radio, Wildcad, and multiple line phone systems in order to maintain communications between region personnel and the general public or field and office personnel.
- Responding to inquiries regarding outdoor burning regulations, fire equipment regulations, and industrial fire precaution levels.
- Receiving reports of wildfires and coordinating and documenting response.
- Maintaining log in Wildcad of all radio communications and all fire/incident communications originating or received in the Dispatch Center.
- Maintaining situational awareness and keeping the appropriate region and division personnel informed on emerging issues.
- Responsible for region employee accountability and tracking in Wildcad.
- Must be able to work independently on weekends and extended hours.
Qualifications
This may be filled as an in-training position. This is designated as a 9-18 month training plan. If you complete all elements of the training steps in a shorter amount of time, we may waive the remainder of the time required. Candidates will be considered as Wildland Fire Dispatcher 2 In-Training or Wildland Fire Dispatcher 3, depending on qualifications.
Required Qualifications:
Wildland Fire Dispatcher 2 In-Training
(Salary range: $3,376 - $4,497 per month):
- High School diploma or GED equivalent.
- Experience with computer programs such as Microsoft Suite.
- Experience involving public contact or communication such as radio communications, receptionist, switchboard operator, or clerical office work which includes interacting with the public.
Wildland Fire Dispatcher 3
(Salary range: $3,537-$4,723 per month):
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- One season as Wildland Dispatcher 2 or equivalent dispatch/suppression experience.
- Experience with computer programs such as Microsoft Suite.
- Experience interacting with members of the public.
- Effective verbal and written communication.