Fire Dispatcher & Forestry Technician (National Forest)

United-States-Forest-Service; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Forest Service is seeking a fire dispatcher to support suppression activities within a National Forest. The role involves serving as a dispatcher on a fire crew with the fire management team.

Applicants should be prepared to meet eligibility and qualification standards, with transcripts if education is used for qualifications. The position is subject to pre-employment drug testing under USDA policy.

Qualifications

• Six months of general experience (any type of work)
• Six months of specialized experience directly related to dispatching work
• Alternative: 2 years of study with at least 12 semester hours in forestry, agriculture, or related natural resources

Responsibilities

• Serve as a fire dispatcher in support of fire suppression activities.
• Work as a crewmember on a fire crew within the fire management organization.

Skills

General experience (6 months)

Specialized dispatch experience (6 mo)

Education

2 years of study with forestry/agriculture coursework

Job description

United States Forest Service is seeking a fire dispatcher to support suppression activities within a National Forest. The role involves serving as a dispatcher on a fire crew with the fire management team.

Applicants should be prepared to meet eligibility and qualification standards, with transcripts if education is used for qualifications. The position is subject to pre-employment drug testing under USDA policy.