Fire Logistics Dispatcher (DHA)

About the position

Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. We expect to fill many vacancies at this time for the following locations: San Bernardino, CA and Porterville, CA. This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Help Overview: Accepting applications from 04/16/2025 to 09/16/2025. Salary ranges from $36,230 to $75,722 per year, with a pay scale of GS 4 - 7. This position is permanent, full-time, and requires occasional travel. The job family is Dispatching (2151) and does not require a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Processes resource order requests for personnel, equipment, supplies, and/or aircraft for all types of incidents.
• Provides assistance on problems encountered by lower-level dispatch personnel.
• Coordinates with other dispatch organizations on mobilization, reassignment, and demobilization of resources.
• Determines the status of available resources and ensures this information is made available in a timely manner.
• Performs intelligence duties including resource availability status, management briefings, incident statistics, historical fire and weather analysis, indices charts, mobilization response data, and situation reporting.
• Operates and/or directs the operation of various dispatch telecommunications systems.
• Inputs data into fire-related computer applications.
• Monitors and ensures completion of required records, reports, and summaries.
• Consolidates and inputs fire weather data into weather application software.
• Reviews internal operating procedures and systems, implements improvements, and develops operating plans and mobilization guides.
• Provides technical guidance, orientation, and training to other dispatchers.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must not hold an active real estate license or have an interest in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Appointment subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• May require a one-year probationary period.
• Must pass a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and is subject to random testing.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in dispatch and dispatch office functions related to law enforcement or wildland fire suppression activities.
• Graduate level education directly related to this position.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position held.