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Wildland Fire Dispatcher 2 (WFD2) Full-time, Non-permanent, Represented position Anticipated Non-permanent is May 2025 to November 2025

Work Hours flexibility may be available and considered Salary: $3,477.00 - $4,632.00 Monthly Review of applications is ongoing. *We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 02/18/2025. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible. *Want to join something GREAT and make a difference? The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has some exciting job opportunities within our Southeast Region. Are you a confident communicator, self-sufficient worker, and active listener? Do you want to develop lasting relationships with professional and volunteer emergency responders? Can you remain levelheaded in high-stress situations and guide people in the right direction? Then this is the job for you! This position interacts with interagency dispatch personnel as well as field personnel and the general public while supporting field resources for the Southeast Region DNR, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Spokane District Bureau of Land Management, and the United States Fish and Wildlife Mid-Colombia National Wildlife Refuge. To be successful in this role, the selected individual will need to be:

Service-oriented;

Calm under pressure;

Attentive to detail;

And possess strong verbal and written communication skills.

Additionally, the person serving in this role will be required to learn and implement complex procedures and technical programs utilized in dispatching. They will use their judgment to make daily decisions that align with those procedures and support the overall mission to protect the health of Washington's lands.

Responsibilities:

• Under the supervision of a Wildland Dispatcher 4 or coordinator, communicate and dispatch via two-way radios, between field resources for Southeast Region, US Fish & Wildlife, Spokane BLM, the Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest, other government agencies, and private contractors. 
• Complete the documentation of communications and incident activities in WildCAD-E and monitor and update resource tracking. 
• Fill resource orders in IROC, according to established CWICC procedures, as ordered by the Incident Commander or via channels of command as outlined by the incident command system (ICS). 
• Dispatch and track state and national shared resources within our dispatch area, including aircraft, incident management teams, and fire fighting apparatus. As directed, keep the Northwest Coordination Center and Wildfire Division informed concerning the status of these resources daily.
• Receive reports of incidents, evaluate and clarify the situation and location. Based on these reports, dispatch resources to incidents and support efforts of field units in managing and controlling the incident. 

*Required Qualifications: *

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience with computer programs such as Microsoft Suite.
• Experience involving public contact or communication such as radio communications, receptionist, switchboard operator, or clerical office work which includes interacting with the public.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.