Wildland Fire Aircraft Dispatch Coordinator

Aircraft Dispatch Coordinator, Wildland Fire Program Coordinator 1
Work Hours flexibility may be available and considered
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $5398.00 – $7254.00 Monthly

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The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Coordination Center is searching for a Wildfire Aircraft Dispatch Coordinator (Wildland Fire Coordinator 1). During fire season, the DNR Coordination Center (DNR CC) can be very active as a Dispatch Center. The position will report to the DNR CC Center Manager but will also take direction from the Aviation Assistant Division Manager and coordinate directly with other Aviation Program staff to carry out programmatic duties. This position works under the guidance of state regulations, agency policies and procedures, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and agency strategic plans. This position supports the mission and goals of the agency through the coordination of wildland fire mobilization, dispatching, regulation, contracting, and interagency agreements. This position will dispatch DNR and Contract aircraft to wildland fires, working with DNR, partner agency staff, and the private aviation sector. The position will track DNR Aircraft mobilization, demobilization, and response efforts. This position is an important link coordinating the fiscal accountability for aircraft billings with the operational use of DNR aviation assets. The position will provide technical direction, coordination, and make recommendations to improve aviation dispatch procedures and protocols through pre-season preparedness efforts, AARs, aviation briefings, etc. The individual in this position ensures the DNR Coordination Center (DNR CC) aircraft desk is maintained in a constant state of readiness. 
To be successful in this role, the selected individual will need to be:

• Service-oriented
• Calm under pressure
• Attentive to detail
• And possess strong verbal and written communication skills

Additionally, the person serving in this role will be required to learn established, complex procedures, tools, and technical programs. They will communicate and coordinate with the DNR Coordination Center Manager and the Aviation Assistant Division Manager to use their judgment and make decisions that align with those procedures and support the overall mission to protect the health of Washington’s lands.Duties

Required Qualifications: 
You must meet all the Required Qualifications and Competencies to be considered for this position. There are multiple pathways to meet qualifications, such as education, volunteer work, life skills, and experience.  It is important that you clearly communicate in your application material that your skills align with the position and qualifications. 

• Associate’s degree in a Natural Resources field and two years of professional experience working with wildland fire management, natural resources, dispatching or communications, and/or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Completed FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 courses.
• Qualified Expanded Dispatch Recorder (EDRC).
• Qualified Initial Attack Dispatcher (IADP).
• Experience with understanding complex rules, legal documents, plans, agreements, and contracts.
• Knowledge of fire suppression principles/techniques and resource capabilities/limitations.

Required Competencies: 

• Strong interpersonal communication skills with co-workers, partner agency employees, and the general public.
• Strong professional writing skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.