Fire Dispatcher — Forestry Technician

United-States-Forest-Service; Coeur d'Alene (ID); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The United States Forest Service is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to support fire suppression activities within a National Forest. The role requires guarding and processing dispatch information, coordinating resources, and ensuring timely reporting of incidents.

Qualified candidates should have GS-4 level experience or higher, or a bachelor’s degree/qualifying education in forestry or related fields. Drug testing and strict pre-employment requirements apply in accordance with federal policy.

Formación

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-4.
• Education options include a bachelor’s degree or 4 years of qualifying education in forestry, range management, agriculture, or related fields.
• Examples include filing/dispatching documents, preparing maps/plans/reports for dispatch, and handling equipment/personnel/supply requests for wildland fire incidents.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as a fire dispatcher supporting fire suppression activities.
• Assist in processing requests for equipment, personnel, and supplies for incidents.

Conocimientos

Fire dispatch

Map preparation

Coordination

Educación

Bachelor's degree or 4 years of education in forestry/related field

Descripción del empleo

The United States Forest Service is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to support fire suppression activities within a National Forest. The role requires guarding and processing dispatch information, coordinating resources, and ensuring timely reporting of incidents.

Qualified candidates should have GS-4 level experience or higher, or a bachelor’s degree/qualifying education in forestry or related fields. Drug testing and strict pre-employment requirements apply in accordance with federal policy.