Emergency Dispatch & Logistics Coordinator

U.S. Department of Agriculture; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Agriculture in a National Forest dispatch office seeks an administrative specialist to provide broad logistical and clerical support.

You will handle routine tasks, organize files, input data, and maintain logs while assisting with emergency communications and information sharing during operations. The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to federal procedures, and timely coordination of resources and mail distribution.

Qualifications

• US citizen or US national.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Background investigation and/or fingerprint check required.
• Direct Deposit required for federal payments.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Pass E-Verify employment verification.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the management of the organization by performing routine administrative and miscellaneous clerical duties.
• Answers and screens emergency calls and personal telephone inquiries related to dispatch activities.
• Refers calls to other personnel or component organizations as appropriate.
• Maintains office files and retrieves material when requested.
• Compiles statistical data reports, charts or records.
• Extracts data from documents and posts or tabulates.
• Verifies accuracy of computations or computer quantities.
• Receives, sorts, routes incoming mail or correspondence and distributes it.
• Uses standard computer hardware/software programs to input, update, review, and retrieve data.
• Utilizes dispatch programs to assist personnel during emergencies.
• Compiles information in appropriate computer software.
• Provides critical logistical support information to supervision and makes recommendations on resource use.
• Shares pertinent information with cooperators and other entities.
• Gathers information for development and maintenance of dispatch guides and internal operating procedures.
• Transcribes and maintains telephone and two-way radio transmissions in logs.

Job description

U.S. Department of Agriculture in a National Forest dispatch office seeks an administrative specialist to provide broad logistical and clerical support.

You will handle routine tasks, organize files, input data, and maintain logs while assisting with emergency communications and information sharing during operations. The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to federal procedures, and timely coordination of resources and mail distribution.