Wildland Firefighter (Fire Dispatcher)

Forest Service · Alturas, CA

Full-time$52,957 – $81,343 per year
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Department of Agriculture

These positions will be located within the Pacific Southwest Region, Region 5 and located at one of the listed duty locations. The center is responsible primarily for wildland fire preparedness, suppression and law enforcement support activities, but may respond to all-risk incidents as needed or directed. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Region 5: Pacific Southwest Region - Brian Grabowski - brian.grabowski@usda.gov

  • Duties listed are at full performance grade GW-07 level.
  • Anticipates fire suppression needs and determines resource allocation. Coordinates aviation dispatch operations (e.g., aircraft capabilities and limitations, flight planning, aviation safety).
  • Reviews internal operating procedures and systems, makes recommendations for improvement, and updates/develops operating plans and mobilization guides.
  • Organizes and reviews completed records of all orders placed and actions taken to ensure adherence to established operating procedures.
  • Performs, and directs others, inputting data into a number of fire-related computer applications (e.g., incident qualification records, fire reporting systems, and automated dispatch systems) and makes assessment of outputs.

This announcement is also open in 17 other locations; the full list is on the announcement.

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