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Washington State Department of Natural Resources Wildland Fire Dispatcher in Sedro Woolley, Washington
Seasonal Dispatcher, Wildland Fire Dispatcher 3 / Wildfire Dispatcher 2 (In-Training) Full-time, Seasonal, Represented position Anticipated Season is April - October 2025
Work Hours flexibility may be available and considered * *Salary: $3,477.00 - $4,865.00 Monthly
Responsibilities:
- Operating multi-channel radio, WildCAD, and multiple line phone system to maintain communications between region personnel and the general public or field and office personnel.
- Responding to inquiries regarding outdoor burning regulations, fire equipment regulations, and industrial fire precaution levels.
- Receiving reports of wildfires and coordinating and documenting response.
- Maintaining log in WildCAD of all radio communications and all fire/incident communications originating or received in the Dispatch Center.
- Maintaining situational awareness and keeping the appropriate region and division personnel informed on emerging issues.
- Responsible for region employee accountability and tracking in WildCAD.
- Must be able to work independently on weekends and extended hours.
This may be filled as an in-training position. *This is designated as a 9-18 month training plan. If you complete all elements of the training steps in a shorter amount of time, we may waive the remainder of the time required. Candidates will be considered as Wildland Fire Dispatcher 2 (In-Training) or *Wildland Fire Dispatcher 3, *depending on qualifications. *Required Qualifications: * *Wildland Fire Dispatcher 2 (In-Training) (Salary range: $3477.00 - $4632.00 per month):
- 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
- Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices
- Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and public records retention and requests are followed
*Wildland Fire Dispatcher 3 * (Salary range: $3643.00 - $4865.00 per month):
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- One season as Wildland Dispatcher 2 or equivalent dispatch/suppression experience
- Experience with computer programs such as Microsoft Suite
- Experience interacting with members of the public
- Effective verbal and written communications