Wildland Firefighter (Assistant Dispatch Center Manager)

Department of Agriculture

This position is located USDA Forest Service Unit. These positions serve as an Assistant Dispatch Center Manager located in an interagency dispatch center that is part of a fire organization. Assists the Center Manager in the oversight of all dispatch center operations. See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION for Regional contacts.

• Duties listed are at full performance grade GW-09 level.
• Sets priorities and directs the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and aircraft to respond to wildland fires.
• Dispatches and/or orders aircraft for emergency situations, issues flight plans and performs aircraft flight following to ensure safe arrival.
• Maintains daily records on the availability of Forest, Regional, and National Fire control resources for anticipated and unanticipated fire needs.
• Develops and maintains a unit mobilization plan and complex dispatch operating plans and guides. Prepares and implements fire management plans governing the supply and use of resources such as smokejumpers, food and supplies, and fire retardant.

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