Forestry Technician
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Position is located at the Virginia Interagency Communications Center for Shenendoah National Park. One full-time, permanent position is available.
For more information:
Cynthia Sirk-Fear, Chief Ranger
Duties
The Department of the Interior is hosting an on-site Fire Hire and Career Event in Denver, CO on April 6-7 (9am to 5pm each day) at the Crowne Plaza Denver Airport Convention Center, 15500 E 40th Avenue.
Some hiring managers will be onsite, and you may have the opportunity to be interviewed for positions. There will be opportunities to speak to selecting officials and fire job representatives. You are strongly encouraged to apply online prior to attending.For more information:
A Fire Dispatcher (GS-06 Forestry Technician) serves as a dispatcher receiving fire reports, determines location, land status, and current fire information, and dispatches personnel, equipment, aircraft, and/or supplies.
A Fire Dispatcher (GS-07 Forestry Technician) serves as a senior fire dispatcher in a dispatch center. Performs and directs others in receiving fire reports, determining location, land status, and current fire information. Determines appropriate resource response to incidents. Anticipates fire suppression needs and determines resource allocation. Coordinates aviation dispatch operation. Inputs data into a number of fire-related computer applications.
Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.
Shenandoah National Park preserves and protects more than 300 square miles of nationally significant natural and cultural resources, scenic beauty, and congressionally designated wilderness within Virginia's northern Blue Ridge Mountains; and provides a broad range of opportunities for public enjoyment, recreation, inspiration, and stewardship.
the Park provides visitors the ability to explore mountain peaks, hidden hollows, cascading streams, accessible wilderness, and stunning natural beauty.
Approximately 40% of the Park is designated wilderness with over 500 miles of hiking trails and the iconic Skyline Drive, SHEN was established as an eastern Park that provided a "western Park experience".
Due to the Park's easy accessibility to D.C and other highly populated areas along the east coast, visitation exceeds 1.4 million visitors annually which results in significant resource protection and visitor management issues and incidents.
