Senior Wildland Fire Dispatcher

Senior Wildland Fire Dispatcher, Wildland Fire Dispatcher 3 (WFD3)
Full-time, Non-permanent, Represented position
Anticipated Non-permanent is May 2025 – November 2025
Work Hours flexibility may be available and considered
Salary: $3,643.00 – $4,865.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 02/18/2025. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Under the supervision of a Wildland Dispatcher 4 or coordinator, communicate and dispatch via two-way radios and phones, between field resources for Southeast Region, US Fish & Wildlife, Spokane BLM, the Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest, other government agencies, and private contractors.
• As a senior dispatcher, able to effectively cover all dispatch zones/repeaters in support of suppression activities. Able to maintain oversight of Wildland Fire Dispatchers 1/2 to ensure all frequencies and zones are being monitored, radio traffic is not missed, and that information is captured timely in CAD. Provide support, assistance, and direction when necessary
• Complete the documentation of communications and incident activities in WildCAD-E and monitor and update resource tracking.
• Fill resource orders in IROC, according to established CWICC procedures, as ordered by the Incident Commander or via channels of command as outlined by the incident command system (ICS).
• Dispatch and track state and national shared resources within our area of influence, including aircraft, teams, and fire crews. As directed keep the Northwest Coordination Center and Wildfire Division informed concerning the status of these resources daily.
• Receive reports of incidents, evaluate and clarify the situation and location. Based on these reports, dispatch resources to incidents and support efforts of field units in managing and controlling the incident.

Required Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One season as a Wildland Fire Dispatcher 2; OR other dispatch experience, experience involving public contact or communications, switchboard operator, or wildland fire suppression experience.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.