Emergency Fire Dispatch Technician

U.S. Department of the Interior; Oregon; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of the Interior's Wildland Fire Service seeks a Forestry Technician (Fire Dispatch) in Hines, Oregon. This Direct-Hire Authority vacancy focuses on determining response and operating dispatch systems, while maintaining fire information for incidents across the district.

Responsibilities include reviewing procedures, updating mobilization guides, receiving fire reports, and allocating resources for suppression efforts. Applicants must be U.S.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Background investigation determines suitability for Federal employment.
• Direct Deposit required; drug test required.
• May be required to operate a government or private vehicle.
• Must hold and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Direct Hire Authority applies; probationary/trial period.
• On-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime during fire season.
• Overnight travel may be required.
• Government charge card for travel.

Responsibilities

• Determine appropriate resource response to incidents and field requests.
• Operate and/or direct dispatch telecommunications systems and input data into fire-related applications.
• Review procedures and update operating plans and mobilization guides.
• Receive fire reports, determine locations, land status, and current fire information.
• Anticipate suppression needs and allocate resources.

Education

Transcript submission requirements and education guidance

Job description

The U.S. Department of the Interior's Wildland Fire Service seeks a Forestry Technician (Fire Dispatch) in Hines, Oregon. This Direct-Hire Authority vacancy focuses on determining response and operating dispatch systems, while maintaining fire information for incidents across the district.

Responsibilities include reviewing procedures, updating mobilization guides, receiving fire reports, and allocating resources for suppression efforts. Applicants must be U.S.