Wildland Fire Dispatcher, Office Assistant 3
Recruitment #2021-03-5411,7490,7491,7659,8383,8384
These are Full-time, Non-permanent, Represented positions.
Anticipated employment is May – September 2021.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has some exciting job opportunities within our Southeast Region. Are you a confident communicator, self-sufficient worker, and active listener?  Do you want to develop lasting relationships with professional and volunteer emergency responders? Are you able to remain levelheaded in high stress situations and guide people in the right direction? Then this is the job for you! This position interacts with interagency dispatch personnel as well as field personnel and the general public while monitoring communication and radio dispatch between field resources for the Southeast Region, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Burea of Land Management, and the United States Fish and Wildlife.

Responsibilities:

• Receives communications from various sources by telephone and radio and records, evaluates, and disseminates reports of wildfires, smoke complaints, and accidents/incidents on public lands protected by the above mentioned agencies;
• Dispatches resources to incidents;
• Uses a computer terminal and tracking maps to obtain and provide updated information on mobile resources, overhead, and wildfires;
• Maintains contact and status of aircraft assigned to local incidents;
• Monitors burn permit information and assists in providing pertinent information to the public;
• Receives and announces updates from the National Weather Service;
• Provide logistical support to wildfire incidents by utilizing multiple source lists to procure equipment, crews, and supplies;
• Work with neighbouring dispatch center and the geographic area coordination center to support fires across the United States.

Required Qualifications: 

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• One year experience with work involving public contact or communication such as radio communications, receptionist, switchboard operator, or clerical office work which included dealing with the public.
• Efficient skills in computer programs such as Microsoft Suite.
• Effective oral and verbal communications.
• Experience with record keeping.
• Experience with data analysis.
• Willingness and ability to work in a high pressure environment.
• Ability to manage workload.

Our ideal candidate will also have the qualifications listed below:

• Knowledge of and ability to explain the Forest Fire Protection Laws/Rules – i.e., Violations, Silvicultural Burning/Permits, Forest Closures/Suspensions, Fire Protection Regulations, Hazard Abatement.
• Trained in IROC (Interagency Resource Ordering Capability) and WildCAD (Wildland Fire Computer-Aided Dispatch).
• Working knowledge and ability to utilize the ICS (Incident Command System).
• Initial Attack Dispatcher experience.

Location: 
One of the world’s most scenic places, Washington State offers breathtaking discoveries for people who love natural beauty and outdoor recreation, from the Pacific Coast shores to the rugged Cascade Mountains to the rolling hills of the Palouse. Your office will be located in East Wenatchee. For more information on this area visit, https://www.eastwenatcheewa.gov/

About the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). 
Our mission is to manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington’s lands and waters to meet the needs economically and socially for current and future generations. At DNR we approach our work through the lens of making Washington a better place environmentally and are dedicated to serving Washington’s lands and communities through diversity, equity and inclusion. With nearly 1,500 employees in locations throughout Washington, we manage and protect more than 5 million acres of state-owned forest, range, commercial, agricultural and aquatic lands.

DNR provides excellent benefits a few of those include:

• Commitment to organizational health and wellness
• Statewide Business Resource Groups, visit here to learn more
• DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women’s Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.)
• Leadership that empowers and supports employees
• Work/life balance
• Leadership development opportunities
• Educational aid and career development stipends
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
• Opportunities to stretch your professional skills
• A comprehensive benefit package that includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave and vacation days. Visit http://careers.wa.gov/benefits.html for more information.

How to Apply: 
To be considered you must apply online at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above). You must complete the entire online application to be considered for the position.

Once you submit your online application, you can check your status by logging into your account. If you experience technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or email CareersHelp@des.wa.gov.

Application Requirements:

• Attach a letter of interest describing how your experience and qualifications relate to the position profile and the position required, desired and special requirements.
• Attach a resume describing your experience and qualifications.
• Provide three to five professional references – you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include with resume.
• Complete all supplemental questions.

Additional Information:
This recruitment may be extended and may also be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty (60) days.

Veteran’s wishing to claim Veteran’s preference please attach a copy of your DD-214, NGB-22 or other verification of military service. Please black out your social security number prior to attaching.  We thank you and are grateful for your service!

Persons needing accommodation during the screening process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact DNR Recruiting staff at (360) 522-2500 or (360) 522-0143 or by email at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov.  Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington State Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) at 1-800-833-6388 or www.washingtonrelay.com.

DNR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

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Questions?  Please contact Justin Bishop at 509-884-3473, Justin.Bishop@dnr.wa.gov or Dean Jackson at 509-844-3473, Dean.Jackson@dnr.wa.gov or e-mail us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov