Forest Dispatch & Logistics Specialist

U.S. Forest Service; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Forest Service is seeking an administrative support and dispatch clerical assistant located within a National Forest.

The role focuses on providing a wide range of logistical and administrative support to ensure efficient dispatch operations and data management. You will handle routine clerical tasks, screen calls, maintain files, and compile reports while contributing to the development of dispatch guides and resource utilization.

Qualifications

• Experience performing routine administrative and clerical duties.
• Ability to answer and screen emergency calls and inquiries related to dispatch operations.
• Maintain files, compile reports, and manage information flows within the unit.

Responsibilities

• Participates in organizational management through routine administrative duties.
• Answer and screen emergency calls and relay information to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain and route mail and correspondence; update and retrieve data in standard systems.
• Compile statistical data, charts, and records for dispatch operations.
• Transcribe and log telephone and radio transmissions; support mobilization guides.

Skills

Administrative support

Clerical skills

Data entry

Customer service

Communication

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

The U.S. Forest Service is seeking an administrative support and dispatch clerical assistant located within a National Forest.

The role focuses on providing a wide range of logistical and administrative support to ensure efficient dispatch operations and data management. You will handle routine clerical tasks, screen calls, maintain files, and compile reports while contributing to the development of dispatch guides and resource utilization.