Seasonal Wildland Fire Dispatcher – Emergency Response Pro

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

Job summary

Washington Department of Natural Resources in Enumclaw, WA seeks a Seasonal Dispatcher (Wildland Fire Dispatcher 2) to activate emergency responses, dispatch resources, and perform fire reporting and logistics during high-stress periods.

Role runs May through October, full-time seasonal, with a base salary reflecting a monthly range and an additional King County duty pay. Strong communication and multitasking are essential to support safety and incident management.

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe applications.
• Public contact or communication experience (radio, receptionist, switchboard, or clerical work).

Responsibilities

• Receive and prioritize communications from staff, 911 centers, and the public by phone and radio.
• Document, evaluate, and disseminate reports of wildland fire, smoke, and incidents.
• Track and record resource status and logistics for incident response.
• Coordinate with incident command staff to initiate responses per agency protocols.
• Provide flight navigation data to aviation assets and monitor navigation data during incidents.
• Support dispatch with clerical duties, weather data, and daily intelligence reports.

Skills

Typing speed 40 wpm

Public contact experience

Microsoft Suite

Adobe

Job description

Washington Department of Natural Resources in Enumclaw, WA seeks a Seasonal Dispatcher (Wildland Fire Dispatcher 2) to activate emergency responses, dispatch resources, and perform fire reporting and logistics during high-stress periods.

Role runs May through October, full-time seasonal, with a base salary reflecting a monthly range and an additional King County duty pay. Strong communication and multitasking are essential to support safety and incident management.