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Washington State Department of Natural Resources Wildland Fire Dispatcher in Colville, Washington
Initial Attack Dispatcher/Logistics Dispatcher, Wildland Fire Dispatcher 2 (WFD2) Full-time, Non-permanent, Seasonal, Represented positions Anticipated employment is April - October 2025 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 2/11/25. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.
Responsibilities:
- *Emergency Fire Dispatch and Phone Communications *-- to include facilitating communications between field resources (both DNR and Federal agencies) and the dispatch center, its cooperators, and private contractors; monitoring multiple radio frequencies, providing safe and reliable communications for field resources; dispatching resources to incidents; and providing support in the management and control of incidents.
- Fire Reporting -- to include processing and completing fire reports, focusing on detail and accuracy, thus supporting the integrity of national fire data and statistics.
- Administrative Support/Other Duties as Assigned -- to include answering and directing phone calls; providing accurate information to the public regarding burn restrictions and current fire danger ratings; scanning and filing documents; placing and filling orders to help support the needs of the center and field staff; and assisting the center in maintaining reference materials.
*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 including interacting with the public.