Career Seasonal Dispatcher, Wildland Fire Dispatcher

Washington State Department of Natural Resources; Enumclaw (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources invites applications for a Wildland Fire Dispatcher (Career Seasonal) in the South Puget Sound region. This full-time, seasonal (March–November) role supports fire dispatch operations during wildfire season, with per-month pay between $4,018 and $5,366 plus King County duty pay.

Employment is represented (WPEA). Review notices indicate ongoing recruitment and potential early close; interviews are planned for January 2027, with final selections

Job description

Career Seasonal Dispatcher, Wildland Fire Dispatcher 2 (WFD2)

Full-time, Seasonal, Represented position (WPEA).

Anticipated Career Seasonal employment is March - November.

Salary: $4,018.00 - $5,366.00 Monthly.

Please note: An additional 5% King County duty station pay has been added to the base salary listed on this announcement.

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 11/09/2026. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Interviews for this position will tentatively occur in January 2027. This career seasonal position is typically filled from March through November, depending on the timing and duration of fire season and projected agency needs.

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our South Puget Sound Region as a Wildland Fire Dispatcher.