Wildland Fire Dispatcher

Wildland Fire Dispatcher 2 (WFD2)
Full-time, Non-permanent, Represented position
Anticipated Non-permanent is May 2025 to November 2025
Work Hours flexibility may be available and considered
Salary: $3,477.00 – $4,632.00 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:

• Under the supervision of a Wildland Dispatcher 4 or coordinator, communicate and dispatch via two-way radios, between field resources for Southeast Region, US Fish & Wildlife, Spokane BLM, the Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest, other government agencies, and private contractors.
• 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 dispatch area, including aircraft, incident management teams, and fire fighting apparatus. 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.
• 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 including interacting with the public.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.