Forestry Fire Dispatcher (Wildland Crew)

United-States-Forest-Service; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Forest Service seeks a Fire Dispatcher to join a fire crew within the fire management organization. The primary duty is to serve as a dispatcher supporting fire suppression activities within a National Forest.

Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements by the closing date and provide transcripts when qualifications are education-based. The position follows the General Schedule Qualification Standards and may include drug testing as part of employment.

Qualifications

• Six months of general experience (any type of work demonstrating ability to perform the work).
• Six months of specialized experience directly related to dispatching work or wildland fire operations.
• Two years of study including at least 12 semester hours in forestry, agriculture, crop or plant science, range management or conservation, wildlife management, watershed management, soil science, natural resources (except marine fisheries/oceanography), outdoor recreation management, civil or forest engineering or wildland fire science.
• Education must be from an accredited institution and include related courses.
• Volunteer work and experiences (including through National Service programs) can credit toward qualifying experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a fire dispatcher in support of fire suppression activities.
• Assist in dispatching equipment, personnel, and supplies for wildland fire incidents.

Skills

General experience

Specialized experience

Education

Forestry-related coursework (12 semester hours)

Job description

United States Forest Service seeks a Fire Dispatcher to join a fire crew within the fire management organization. The primary duty is to serve as a dispatcher supporting fire suppression activities within a National Forest.

Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements by the closing date and provide transcripts when qualifications are education-based. The position follows the General Schedule Qualification Standards and may include drug testing as part of employment.