Fire Logistics Dispatcher (Seasonal) - Direct Hire Authority
Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.30 - $25.12
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
On-call
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Job Description
The National Park Service (NPS), under the Department of the Interior, is dedicated to protecting and preserving the natural and cultural resources of the United States. With a focus on conservation, recreation, and historical education, the NPS manages national parks, monuments, and other protected areas across the country. Their Fire and Aviation Management offices specifically serve the Pacific West and Intermountain Regions. These offices play a crucial role in wildland fire management and emergency response coordination to ensure public safety and the protection of vital natural resources. The positions open are seasonal and primarily involve supporting the management of fire... Show More
Job Requirements
- 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 Transfer Program
- Required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment
- Subject to random testing for illegal drug use
- Required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of official duties
- Valid driver's license required
- Required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards
- May be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work
- Comply with the National Park Service fire uniform standards
- May be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority
- Government housing may be available, is on a bid system, and is not guaranteed
- Willing to live/work in remote locations (volatile/unpredictable)
- These positions are temporary in nature, not to exceed 1039 hours per service year
- There is no career ladder implied or inferred
Job Qualifications
- Applicants must have months of general experience which can be any work experience
- 1 year of education above high school
- A combination of successfully completed post-high school education and experience
- Applicants must have 6 months of general experience and 6 months of specialized experience which is progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled
- Two years of education above the high school level (60 semester or 90 quarter hours) in an accredited business, secretarial, technical school, junior college or university, or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 72 weeks in a business, secretarial, or technical school
- Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-4 grade level
- Communicating information regarding Wildland Fire incidents to the appropriate person or office
- Utilize a telecommunication system to transmit and receive information from/to field units
- Working with various computer software programs to maintain incidents logs, fire records, and resource tracking
- Providing service to the center's customer base regarding wildland fire incidents and daily operations
- Successful completion of a 4 year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree in any field
- Combination of successfully completed post-high school education (in excess of the first 60 semester hours) and specialized experience
Job Duties
- 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
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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