3 (PCN 10-9240, 10-9672, 10-9788)

State of Alaska•Palmer, AK

28d•$22 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forest & Fire Protection, is recruiting for multiple Wildland Fire Dispatcher 1/2/3 Flex positions in Palmer, Alaska. Are you seeking a high-paying opportunity that spans just a few months? Does the idea of getting paid to travel across Alaska and the nation excite you? If so, here's your chance to do both while providing critical intel and logistics support to protect your community from wildfire! The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, and the Alaska Coastal Dispatch Center (ACDC) are recruiting for multiple Wildland Fire Dispatcher 1/2/3 positions. As a Wildland Fire Dispatcher, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating resources and information for both Initial Attack and Logistics operations, depending on fire activity and staffing needs. This seasonal position is ideal for students, teachers, or winter sports enthusiasts, allowing you to serve your community during the summer while enjoying winters free to pursue your passions. Join a dedicated team providing vital support to the brave men and women who fight wildfires in Alaska and across the nation! The Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection proudly serves Alaskans through wildland fire suppression, management, and control. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to join the men and women who serve to protect millions of acres of our forests, communities, and natural resources. The Alaska Coastal Dispatch Center is a fast-paced section of Wildland Fire with a high value on safety. The selected candidate will work as part of a dispatch team to provide firefighters and associated personnel with the support they need to fight wildland fires safely. The experience gained as a dispatcher can serve as a foundation for a successful career with the Division of Forestry and Fire Protection or other fire suppression organizations. This position provides great opportunities for training, travel, and career advancement. We provide extensive training with opportunities to travel and advance your dispatch career. It is our goal to create a culture at the Alaska Coastal Forestry Dispatch Center that provides a complete dispatch organization, work/life balance, and a better end-to-end career path for incoming dispatchers. Our consolidated dispatch center has proven to provide increased opportunities for training and mentorship, in-state and out-of-state assignment opportunities, and help dispatchers build leadership skills. Health/life insurance benefits are provided. Health insurance includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental. The Alaska Coastal Dispatch Center is a state-of-the-art facility in Palmer, Alaska. With ever-evolving technologies, ACDC strives to keep its center ahead of the game with both equipment and staff. We encourage teamwork and camaraderie. This environment helps promote friendship and trust within the Dispatch Center. These close-knit relationships motivate our employees in parallel and align them to work harder, cooperate, and support one another. Our team is made up of individuals with diverse talents, weaknesses, communication skills, strengths, and habits.

Requirements

Any combination of education, training, and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Computer Skills, Oral and Written Communication, Stress Tolerance (for Wildland Fire Dispatcher 1)
Successful completion of a course of training under a formally established Wildland Fire Dispatcher 1 training plan with the State of Alaska OR Certification from the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) as an Expanded Dispatch Recorder (EDRC) AND Additional NWCG certification as either Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher (EDSD) or Initial Attack Dispatcher (IADP) AND Any combination of education, training, and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Oral and Written Communication, Stress Tolerance, Telecommunications and Logistics (for Wildland Fire Dispatcher 2)
Successful completion of a course of developmental training under a formally established Wildland Fire Dispatcher 2 training plan with the State of Alaska OR Certification from the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) in any of the three following: Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher (EDSD), Initial Attack Dispatcher (IADP), Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher (EDSP), Aircraft Dispatcher (ACDP) AND Any combination of education, training, and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in Decision Making, Interpersonal Skills, Oral and Written Communication, Stress Tolerance, Telecommunications and Logistics (for Wildland Fire Dispatcher 3)
Wildland Fire Dispatchers must receive red card training and certification under the National Incident Qualification System.
Applicants must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

coordinating resources and information for both Initial Attack and Logistics operations, depending on fire activity and staffing needs

Benefits

Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available
Group-based insurance premiums for Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents), Long-term and short-term disability, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Long-term care (self and eligible family members), Supplemental Survivor Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Twelve (12) paid holidays a year