Wildland Firefighter (Aviation Dispatch GACC)

Forest Service; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest Service in Redding, California seeks a Regional Fire Aviation Dispatcher at the GW-09 level to coordinate complex aviation resources for wildland fire suppression. The role involves dispatching Forest Service and contractor aircraft, equipment, and personnel across Region 5, Pacific Southwest.

Open from August 24, 2026 to September 22, 2026, with duties described in the posting; for more information contact Brian Grabowski at [e-mail].

Responsibilities

• Regional fire aviation dispatching, scheduling Forest Service and contract aviation resources, aircraft, equipment, personnel, and supplies for suppression of wild land fires.

Job description

Open: August 24, 2026 - September 22, 2026

Summary

This position is located in Region 5, Pacific Southwest, Redding, California. The primary purpose of this position is Regional fire aviation dispatching, scheduling Forest Service and contract aviation resources, aircraft, equipment, personnel, and supplies for suppression of wild land fires. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Region 5: Pacific Southwest Region - Brian Grabowski - [e-mail]

Major Duties

Duties listed are at full performance grade GW-09 level.