Wildland Fire Dispatch Specialist

U.S. Department of the Interior; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of the Interior's US Wildland Fire Service in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Forestry Technician (Fire Dispatch) at the GW-0456-6/7 full-performance level.

You will determine responses, coordinate aviation dispatch, interpret weather, and operate dispatch systems to support incident management. The position requires a high level of situational awareness and the ability to work under demanding conditions during the fire season, with duties including data input and coordination of field

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national.
• Background investigation required for suitability.
• Must pass drug test prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Determine appropriate resource response to incidents and requests from the field.
• Coordinate aviation dispatch operations.
• Process and interpret weather information.
• Operate and/or direct the operations of various dispatch telecommunications systems and input data into fire-related computer applications.
• Receive fire reports, determine locations, land status, and current fire information.

Skills

Fire Management

Problem Solving

Oral Communication

Tools

Dispatch telecommunications systems

Fire data software

Job description

U.S. Department of the Interior's US Wildland Fire Service in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Forestry Technician (Fire Dispatch) at the GW-0456-6/7 full-performance level.

You will determine responses, coordinate aviation dispatch, interpret weather, and operate dispatch systems to support incident management. The position requires a high level of situational awareness and the ability to work under demanding conditions during the fire season, with duties including data input and coordination of field