Seasonal Wildland Fire Dispatcher — Emergency Response

Washington Department of Natural Resources; Enumclaw (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites applications for a Wildland Fire Dispatcher 2 in the South Puget Sound Region, Enumclaw, WA. This full-time, seasonal position supports emergency operations with dispatching and tracking resources for wildfire incidents and related hazards during March through November.

The role emphasizes communication, accuracy, and rapid decision-making in high-stress environments, with duties spanning fire reporting, logistics, and coordination with

Qualifications

• Experience in computer programs such as Microsoft Suite and Adobe.
• Experience involving public contact or communication such as radio communications, receptionist, switchboard operator, or clerical office work which includes interacting with the public.

Responsibilities

• Receive and prioritize communications from agency staff, 911 dispatch centers, and the public via telephone and radio transmissions.
• Document, evaluate, and disseminate reports of wildland fire, smoke complaints, accidents, and all-hazard incidents on DNR-protected lands.
• Accurately track and record agency resource status and logistical availability in support of incident response and preparedness.
• In coordination with incident command staff, initiate the response to local incidents in accordance with agency protocols and guidelines.
• Provide vital flight navigation data to aviation assets and monitor critical navigation data during incident response.

Skills

Microsoft Suite

Adobe

Job description

Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites applications for a Wildland Fire Dispatcher 2 in the South Puget Sound Region, Enumclaw, WA. This full-time, seasonal position supports emergency operations with dispatching and tracking resources for wildfire incidents and related hazards during March through November.

The role emphasizes communication, accuracy, and rapid decision-making in high-stress environments, with duties spanning fire reporting, logistics, and coordination with