What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wildland Fire Dispatcher - Lakeview position at Forestry Department?
Initial Posting Date:
01/23/2025
Application Deadline:
02/28/2025
Agency:
Forestry Department
Salary Range:
$3,698.00 - $5,057.00
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Wildland Fire Dispatcher - Lakeview
Job Description:
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Seasonal Fire positions for hiring for the 2025 fire season is open for application January 23 and will run through February 28, 2025. First pull of applicants for review will begin February 6, 2025.
Application must be submitted through
Oregon Job Opportunities
to be considered.
ODF is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. ODF is fully committed to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified candidates without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.
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ODF Seasonal Wildland Fire Positions
Our Mission – To serve the people of Oregon by protecting, managing, and promoting stewardship of Oregon's forests to enhance environmental, economic, and community sustainability.
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Wildland Fire Dispatcher (WFD)
- Two years of public contact experience, which included gathering, relaying, and providing information to others and evaluating activities or incidents and determining an appropriate course of action. One year of this experience must have included using radio equipment, telephone and/or computer in an emergency type environment.
- We may consider applicants that do not have 2 years, if not able to fill at the qualified level.
Note: Two seasons (six months) of wildland fire dispatching will substitute for the one year of experience that included using radio equipment, telephone and/or a computer in an emergency-type environment.
General Duties:
- Communicate with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
- Transmit, broadcast, control, and operate telecommunications systems.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Skills we are looking for:
- Experience working collaboratively as a member of a team.
- Experience entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic form in a timely manner with attention to detail.
- Experience making basic decisions in a high stress office environment and the ability to recognize when to seek guidance from supervisors.
How to Apply:
- Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date.
- Current State of Oregon employees – You must apply through your employeeWorkdayaccount.
Additional Details:
- This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
- If you have questions about this position, please contact Hiring Manager: Zach Hall,zachary.j.hall@odf.oregon.gov
- Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.
- Veterans - If you are an eligible veteran and you meet the qualifications, veterans' preference points will be added to your score. After you have applied you will be sent a task in your Workday account to provide your veteran documentation at that time. For further information, please see the following website:Veterans Resources.
- If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact:corie.t.shelley@odf.oregon.gov
