Wildland Fire Dispatch Coordinator

1 day ago


Fairbanks, Alaska, United States State of Alaska Full time
Job Title: Wildland Fire Dispatch Coordinator

Join the State of Alaska's team as a Wildland Fire Dispatch Coordinator, where you will play a critical role in supporting the men and women who risk their lives suppressing wildland fires in Alaska and across the country.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Northern Forestry Dispatch Center, a fast-paced section of Wildland Fire with a high value on safety. As a Wildland Fire Dispatch Coordinator, you will work as part of a dispatch team to provide firefighters and associated personnel with the support they need to safely fight wildland fires.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage daily functions, including dispatching and procurement of overhead, crews, equipment, supplies, local purchases, transportation, meals, and lodging.
  • Evaluate statewide operations, adjust priorities, and give direction to ensure the timely mobilization of all resources in support of large DOF incidents, Area Offices, and cooperating agencies.
  • Under direction, exercise independent judgment, make independent decisions, and take independent action in compliance with policy during both routine and emergency situations, determining priorities and anticipating needs.
  • Evaluate workload and recommend additional personnel requirements for all NFDC functions, including supervisory dispatchers, support dispatchers, dispatch recorders, drivers, and other support personnel.
  • Audit and review all Division of Forestry fire reports for completeness and accuracy, including latitude and longitude, township range and section, topography, aspect, slope, and elevation, allocated initial attack resources, landowner and administration, suppression timeframes, and costs before submission to AICC.
Requirements
  • Three years of experience in forestry, natural resources, or a closely related field.
  • Certification from the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) in any three of the following: Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher (EDSD), Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher (EDSP), Initial Attack Dispatcher (IADP), Aircraft Dispatcher (ACDP).
Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental, and a defined contribution retirement plan. Additionally, you will have access to paid leave, 12 paid holidays per year, and opportunities for training and career advancement.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please submit your application through the Workplace Alaska website or a hardcopy application. A cover letter is required, and you must attach it to your application before submitting it online. If you are unable to attach it, please fax or email it to the contact number below.



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