Fire Logistics Dispatcher

These positions are located in the Fire and Aviation Management offices in the Pacific West and Intermountain Regions.

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for those positions are May through November but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

Open to the first 100 applicants or until 12/30/2025 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Applications will be accepted from any U.S. Citizen. DIRECT HIRING AUTHORITY will be used to fill this position.

Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.

• Receive and relay information quickly, accurately, and via various dispatch systems devices (radios, telephones, computer networks, etc.).
• Dispatch equipment and supplies for incidents including fire, law enforcement and other emergency services.
• Maintain records relating to Wildland Fire incidents, Prescribed Fire Events , and Daily Operations
• Prioritize radio traffic and related communications, ensuring all transmissions are acknowledged while facilitating effective response
• Provide logistical support to concurrent incidents for wildland fires in accordance with agency plans, guides, and protocols.
• Ensure relevant information is exchanged during briefing and debriefings.
• Utilize various Computer Aid Dispatch (CAD) programs to track, retrieve, and record data: WildCAD, IQCS, IROC

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must be 18 years of age at time of close date of announcement.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
• Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds