Seasonal Dispatcher, Wildland Fire Dispatcher 2 (WFD2)

State of Washington•King County – Enumclaw, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hiring a seasonal Wildland Fire Dispatcher 2 for its South Puget Sound Region communication center in Enumclaw, Washington. The position is full-time and seasonal, with anticipated employment from May through October; actual dates depend on fire-season timing, candidate availability, and agency needs. The dispatcher plays a critical role in emergency management by dispatching and tracking agency resources and supporting wildfire and other all-hazard incidents. Additional work includes fire reporting analysis, logistics, documentation, records management, and related wildfire support. The role requires learning and applying complex dispatch procedures and technical programs, using judgment to make daily decisions in support of protecting Washington’s lands and communities. Work is performed in an office-based communication center and may involve a DNR or interagency communications office. The role operates in a high-volume, fast-paced, reactive environment. The listed monthly salary is $4,018–$5,366, with an additional 5% King County duty-station pay added to the base salary.

Requirements

Experience using computer programs such as Microsoft Suite and Adobe.
Experience involving public contact or communication, such as radio communications, receptionist or switchboard work, or clerical office work that includes interacting with the public.
Ability to relate to a diverse customer base.
Ability to type 40 words per minute.
Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
Ability to perform assigned duties consistently with applicable laws and regulations, comply with public-records retention requirements, and ensure requests are followed.
Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced, reactive environment.
Ability to pick up and carry office supplies weighing up to 25 pounds as needed.
Strong verbal and written communication; attention to detail; service orientation; calmness under pressure; and self-motivation.
Ability to learn and implement complex procedures and technical dispatch programs.

Nice To Haves

National Wildfire Coordinating Group qualification as an Initial Attack Dispatcher Trainee (IADP-T) or Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher Trainee (EDSD-T).
Two seasons of experience as a Wildland Fire Dispatcher 2.
Wildland fire suppression experience.

Responsibilities

Receive and prioritize communications from agency staff, 911 dispatch centers, and the public by telephone and radio.
Document, evaluate, and disseminate reports of wildland fires, smoke complaints, accidents, and all-hazard incidents on DNR-protected lands.
Track and record agency resource status and logistical availability for incident response and preparedness.
Coordinate with incident command staff to initiate responses to local incidents in accordance with agency protocols and guidelines.
Provide aviation assets with flight-navigation information, including incident coordinates, radio frequencies, ground contacts, and flight hazards or restrictions.
Provide flight following and monitor navigation information to track aviation assets in the South Puget Sound Region while in transit and during incident response.
Perform clerical dispatch duties, including tracking and documenting resource availability, resource or incident locations, weather forecasts, fire reports, and incident orders.
Process fire-weather information and distribute daily intelligence reports to regional resources.
Coordinate with the Wildland Fire Management Division and Northwest Coordination Center to dispatch local resources to state, national, and international wildfire and all-hazard incidents using the Interagency Resource Ordering Capability (IROC) system.