Fire Dispatcher Technician - Wildland Fire Crew

United-States-Forest-Service; Springerville (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Forest Service is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to join a fire crew within a National Forest. The position supports fire suppression by coordinating communications and resources in a field unit.

Qualifications include six months of general experience and six months of specialized experience, or two years of related study with courses in forestry or natural resources. Transcripts may be required to verify education.

Qualifications

• General experience demonstrating ability to perform the work of the position.
• Specialized experience related to wildland fire dispatch and related duties.
• Educational coursework in forestry or natural resources may qualify in lieu of some experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a fire dispatcher in support of fire suppression activities.
• Coordinate requests for equipment, personnel and supplies during incidents.

Skills

General Experience

Specialized Experience

Education

12 sem hrs forestry/related

Job description

United States Forest Service is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to join a fire crew within a National Forest. The position supports fire suppression by coordinating communications and resources in a field unit.

Qualifications include six months of general experience and six months of specialized experience, or two years of related study with courses in forestry or natural resources. Transcripts may be required to verify education.