Automotive Equipment Dispatcher

Forest Service • Redmond, OR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located within a National Forest and provides a wide range of logistical and administrative support functions. The incumbent performs routine administrative and clerical work, supports dispatch operations using standard and specialized computer programs, and provides logistical information to supervisors and other interested parties. The position is temporary and is expected to start between April 18, 2027, and June 13, 2027. It may last up to six months or up to one year, depending on the appointment, and may end early due to lack of work or funding.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Successfully complete the required background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Meet the GS-04 qualification requirement through one year of progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work providing relevant knowledge and skills; or an associate's degree or two years of successfully completed education above high school; or a combination of qualifying post-high-school education and experience.
• For education-based qualifications, provide transcripts; provide course descriptions when necessary.
• Provide an application and resume that clearly demonstrate the required experience and qualifications by the announcement closing date.
• Use direct deposit for federal payments.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine administrative and miscellaneous clerical duties.
• Answer or screen emergency calls and telephone inquiries about dispatch office activities; provide information when available and refer other calls as appropriate.
• Maintain office files and search for or retrieve records when requested.
• Compile statistical data, reports, charts, and records; extract, post, and tabulate data; and verify computations or computer quantities.
• Receive, sort, route, and distribute incoming mail and correspondence.
• Use standard computer hardware, software, and procedures to input, update, review, and retrieve data.
• Use specialized dispatch computer programs to assist personnel before and during emergency scenes.
• Compile information using appropriate computer software.
• Provide supervisors with critical logistical support information and recommendations concerning efficient use of available resources.
• Share pertinent information with cooperators and other interested entities.
• Gather information to develop and maintain the dispatch mobilization guide and internal dispatch operating guides.
• Transcribe and maintain telephone and two-way radio transmissions in appropriate communication logs.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree