Seasonal Wildland Fire Dispatcher

Seasonal Dispatcher, Wildland Fire Dispatcher 3 / Wildfire Dispatcher 2 (In-Training)
Full-time, Seasonal, Represented position
Anticipated Season is April – October 2025
Work Hours flexibility may be available and considered 
Salary: $3,477.00 – $4,865.00 Monthly

Responsibilities:

• Operating multi-channel radio, WildCAD, and multiple line phone system 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.

Wildland Fire Dispatcher 2 (In-Training)
(Salary range: $3477.00 – $4632.00 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
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices
• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and public records retention and requests are followed

Wildland Fire Dispatcher 3  
(Salary range: $3643.00 – $4865.00 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 communications