Wildland Fire Dispatcher

Employer
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills

Wildland Fire Dispatcher

Anticipated Non-permanent Appointment is 6-months
Location: Pacific Cascade Region - Castle Rock, WA

Salary: $3,477.00 - $4,632.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 05/24/2026. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.
Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
Are you detail-oriented? A confident communicator and active listener? Do you want to gain experience in high-stress situations while supporting emergency work? As a Wildland Fire Dispatcher, you will provide a variety of specialized and complex functions which directly support the Wildfire and Pacific Cascade Region programs, applications, and activities such as wildfire and emergency dispatching, Incident Qualification System (IQS), Incident Resource Ordering Capability (IROC), Computer Automated Wildland Fire Dispatch System (WildCAD), radio and telephone communications, and Industrial Fire Precaution Level ratings. The person in this position is responsible for timely and accurate data entry into numerous web-based applications to capture and record wildfire activity; fire weather forecast retrievals and radio broadcasts; private and industrial cooperator notifications; regional standby updates; fire reports, resource directory maintenance; fire prevention; and general region administrative support.

To be successful in this role, the selected individual will need to be:

  • Service-oriented
  • Calm under pressure
  • Attentive to detail
  • And possess strong verbal and written communication skills.


Additionally, the person serving in this role will be required to learn established, complex procedures, tools, and technical programs. They will then use their judgment to make daily decisions that align with those procedures and support the overall mission to protect the health of Washington's lands.

Required Qualifications: 

  • Experience with computer programs such as Microsoft Suite.
  • Experience involving public contact or communication, such as radio communications, receptionist, switchboard operator, or clerical office work, which includes interacting with the public.

Desired Qualifications:

  • One season experience as a Wildland Fire Dispatcher 1, other dispatch experience, wildland fire suppression experience, or clerical experience.
  • National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) qualified as a Radio Operator (RADO), Expanded Dispatch Recorder (EDRC), or Initial Attack Dispatcher Trainee
    (IADP-T).
Job Field:
Forestry
Other
Job Type:
Full Time
Seasonal, Temporary, Internship
Location Detail:
Castle Rock, WA
Salary:
$3,477.00 - $4,632.00 Monthly
Job Benefits:

DNR offers a comprehensive benefits package including employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave, and vacation days.

Application Deadline:
Link to Full Job Posting:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/5344802/wildland-fire-di…

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