Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $57,098.00 - $80,947.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible spending account
Job Description
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is a federal agency under the U.S. Department of the Interior, dedicated to managing public lands for various uses including recreation, resource extraction, and conservation. The BLM is committed to balancing multiple uses of these lands while protecting natural, cultural, and historic resources for the benefit of current and future generations. The agency employs a diverse workforce engaged in forestry, agriculture, energy development, recreation management, and fire suppression among other critical functions. It operates across the United States, with regional offices strategically located to support local needs and manage resources effectively.
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Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship required
- Ability to read and follow application instructions thoroughly
- No active real estate license or ownership interest in firms with federal land interests
- Direct deposit for pay required
- Background and suitability investigation
- Resume demonstrating qualifications as per announcement
- Willingness to work regular and recurring overtime and shift work
- Requirement to wear an approved uniform during duty
- Possession and maintenance of a valid state driver's license
- One year probationary period
- Passing drug urinalysis prior to appointment and subject to random drug testing
- Bargaining unit membership
- Compliance with federal hiring policies and reporting obligations
- Ability to perform long hours of concentrated work
- Ability to travel occasionally as needed for field visits
- Complete required education documentation
- Adherence to rules on resume length, formatting, and submission deadlines
Job Qualifications
- One full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS/GW-05 level performing wildland fire dispatch duties
- Operating wildland fire dispatch computer programs
- Determining fire resource needs
- One full year of graduate education directly related to wildland fire dispatch work
- Combination of specialized experience and graduate education directly related to the position
- Performing lead wildland fire dispatch duties at GS/GW-06 level for GW-07 grade
- Providing incident logistical support information and making resource recommendations
- Determining appropriate resource responses to incidents
- Knowledge of wildland fire behavior and safety protocols
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
Job Duties
- Coordinates aviation dispatch operations including aircraft limitations, flight planning, and aviation safety
- Determines appropriate resource response to incidents and dispatches personnel, equipment, aircraft, and supplies
- Anticipates fire suppression needs and determines resource allocation
- Operates or directs the operation of various dispatch telecommunications systems
- Processes and interprets weather information such as spot weather forecasts, lightning detection, and fuel moisture levels to determine burning indices, preparedness levels, and staffing
- Performs and directs data input into fire-related computer applications including incident qualification records, fire reporting systems, and automated dispatch systems
- Provides information and consultation to supervisors, government agencies, and other entities
- Provides logistical support information and resource use recommendations
- Makes initial and extended attack decisions in response to fire reports
- Coordinates liaison activities between dispatch offices and geographical coordination centers
- Coordinates fire training, orientation, and provides on-the-job training for other dispatchers
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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