Forestry Technician (Fire Dispatch)

Forest Service; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest Service in the United States is seeking a fire dispatcher to support fire suppression efforts within a national forest. The role focuses on determining responses to incidents and planning dispatch of personnel, equipment, and supplies to wildland fires.

Location is negotiable after selection; work on a fire crew as a crewmember within the fire management organization. Open to the public; posted deadline 2026-11-12.

Responsibilities

• Determines the appropriate response to incidents and independently plans and carries out the procedural and technical tasks involved in the dispatching of personnel, equipment, and/or supplies to suppress wildland fires.

Job description

• Location: Location Negotiable After Selection

This position is located within a National Forest. The position is located on a fire crew as a crewmember within the fire management organization. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a fire dispatcher in support of fire suppression activities.

Key Responsibilities

Determines the appropriate response to incidents and requests from the field and independently plans and carries out the procedural and technical tasks involved in the dispatching of personnel, equipment, and/or supplies to suppress wildland fires.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Forest Service, Department of Agriculture.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $27.63 – $27.63/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.