Dispatch Center Manager

Office of the Secretary of the Interior; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Secretary of the Interior is seeking a Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Fire Dispatching) in multiple locations across the western US. This Direct-Hire announcement falls under IFPM standards and requires experienced dispatch leadership to manage center operations and interagency coordination.

Selected candidates will oversee dispatch center activities, aviation support, and emergency response, with a focus on maintaining public safety and efficient resource mobilization in

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GW-11 level in the Federal service.
• Experience coordinating dispatch operations, fire preparedness, aviation activities, and resource mobilization.
• Experience documenting and applying policies in dispatch center activities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Assistant Dispatch Center Manager providing technical, operational, and leadership support for dispatch center activities serving Federal, State, Tribal, and local partners.
• Coordinate dispatch operations, fire preparedness, aviation activities, resource mobilization, and emergency response.

Skills

Dispatch operations

Leadership

Interagency coordination

Emergency response

Resource mobilization

Policy implementation

Job description

Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Fire Dispatching) (Dispatch Center Manager)

This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable. Learn more at: Direct Hire Authority

These Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Fire Dispatching) (Dispatch Center Manager) positions are with the US Wildland Fire Service, GW-0456-12 and working in the following location(s):

• Bishop, CA
• Porterville, CA
• San Bernardino, CA
• Susanville, CA
• Idaho Falls, ID
• Shoshone, ID
• Elko, NV
• Ely, NV
• Las Vegas, NV
• Winnemucca, NV
• Cedar City, UT
• Salt Lake City, UT
• Vernal, UT

In order to qualify for this position you must possess the Minimum Qualification requirements listed below.

To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected.

Selectives Placement Factor(s)

This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified. This position has been identified as one of the key fire management positions under the Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) Standard. This position has been categorized as a Center Manager, and requires selectee to meet the minimum qualification standards for IFPM prior to being placed into the position. Detailed information regarding IFPM positions can be found here: Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM).

IFPM Requirements

• EDSD (Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher)
• S-491 (Intermediate National Fire Danger Rating System)

Applicants must have documented prior primary firefighting experience, with substantial service defined as either:

• At least one full fire season working in a primary wildland firefighting role. This means I have worked directly on the fireline performing tasks such as containing, controlling, suppressing, or managing wildland fires. This experience may come from serving in a permanent, temporary, seasonal, or comparable private-sector, Tribal or other government role on an Engine Crew, Fire Effects Crew, Prescribed Fire/Fuels Crew, Hand Crew, Helitack Crew, Hotshot Crew, Smokejumpers, Wildland Fire Module, or Fire Suppression Crew, etc. This experience has been documented in my work history/experience blocks on my resume.
• At least 14-days of on-the-ground fireline experience (cumulative or consecutive). Prior primary wildland fire experience must be clearly documented in your resume.

Note: an IQCS Master Record or equivalent document will not be used to determine or calculate prior primary wildland fire experience eligibility for this requirement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. Please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience.

Minimum Qualification

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GW-11 level, or higher, in the Federal service, or equivalent, which includes all of the following:

• Serving as an Assistant Dispatch Center Manager providing technical, operational, and leadership support for dispatch center activities serving Federal, State, Tribal, and local cooperating partners.
• Responsible for coordinating dispatch operations, fire preparedness, aviation activities, resource mobilization, situational awareness, emergency response, logistical support, and policy implementation.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Applicants must meet all minimum qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the Job Announcement.

Secondary Firefighter Retirement Coverage

Applicants for this secondary administrative fire fighter position under the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336 (c) (CSRS) and 5 U.S.C. 8412 (d), must possess