Dispatch Supervisor, Wildland Fire Dispatcher 4

Dispatch Supervisor, Wildland Fire Dispatcher 4 (WFD4)
Recruitment #2024-5-6421
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position
Location: Pacific Cascade Region- Castle Rock, WA
Salary: $3,700.00 – $4,968.00 Monthly 

(See official listing for full details.)

Responsibilities:
This position activates emergency responses when life, property, or natural resources are threatened due to wildfire or other emergencies.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Knowledge and ability to explain Forest Fire Protection Laws/Rules (violations, silviculture burning, forest closures and suspensions, fire protection regulations, hazard abatement).
• Knowledge and ability to explain the agency’s fire protection policies and procedures.
• Communication – active listening with particular attention to clarifying fire situations; clear, accurate, and concise verbal communication in person and over the radio and phone. Written communications effectively convey ideas and information using language that is appropriate to both the complexity of the topic and the knowledge and understanding of the reader.
• Analysis – uses data and information in a clear and rational thought process to assess and understand issues, evaluate options, form accurate conclusions, and make decisions. Anticipate, assess, and respond to changing fire situations.
• Recordkeeping – consistently and accurately documents information or updates records so that they reflect the most current information and form a complete and understandable account of changes, decisions, activity, and work performed.
• Computer skills – use various database, word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software, such as MS Office to create and maintain databases, spreadsheets, charts, graphs, letters, and other documents, using mathematical formulas to calculate data, link worksheets, import data, edit table, columns, format sections, create headers and footers, and work with pictures and draw objects. Compose, send, and respond to email, and use email functions such as calendar and meeting requests. Navigate the internet to find and download data. Learn to use various agency interagency-specific programs, such as WIMS, IROC, FIReS, Burn Portal, IQS, and WildCAD,
• Willingness and Ability to: work in a high-pressure environment, answering 40+radio/phone calls per day, under noisy conditions for extended periods of time without loss of concentration, sit for 4 or more hours per day, work overtime on short notice to assist in emergency operations and accept varying work schedules; maintain confidentiality at all times; work with and diffuse angry individuals; work individually, with no on-site supervisory direction; follow written and verbal instructions; to move or relocate objects weighing approximately 20 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation; travel in and out of state, staying overnight for up to 2 weeks.

Required Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Lead Experience.
• One season as a Wildland Fire Dispatcher 3;
  OR An equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity and inclusion and environmental justice practices.
• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and public records retention and requests are followed.