Wildland Fire Dispatch Coordinator

at Idaho Division of Human Resources in Coeur d'Alene, United States

Job Description

WILDLAND FIRE DISPATCH COORDINATOR

Posting Begin Date: 2024/03/13

Posting End Date: 2024/04/04

Category: Dispatch

Work Type: Part Time Insurance and Retirement Eligible

Location: Coeur d'Alene, ID, United States

Minimum Salary: 22.38

Maximum Salary: 22.38

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

The Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) has one (1) opening for a Wildland Fire Dispatch Coordinator position. This position is part time (.67 FTE)benefitted position located at the Coeur d'Alene Interagency Dispatch Center in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. This position is Grade I; additional information can be found at: State Employee Compensation | Division of Human Resources (idaho.gov) (https://dhr.idaho.gov/state-employee-compensation/)

Minimum filling rate is $22.38. The final salary rate is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

You must possess all the minimum qualifications below. Please make sure your resume and work history support this. Failure to do so, may disqualify you from being considered for this position.

Example of Duties: Responsibilities:

- Resolve a full scope of irregular problem situations encountered when performing a wide range of interrelated, nonstandard assignments pertaining to fire program management activities.

- Plan and provide critical logistical support information to the supervisor for successful implementation of fire management program activities. Make recommendations concerning the efficient use of available resources.

- Operate and/or direct the operation of various dispatch telecommunication systems

- Organize and review completed records of all orders placed and actions taken to ensure adherence to established operating procedures.

- May coordinate aviation dispatch operations. (e.g., aircraft capabilities and limitations, flight planning, aviation safety)

- Provide assistanceon problems encountered by lower-level dispatch personnel.

- Record and maintains communication logs.

- May coordinate and may assist with fire training and orientation.

- Review internal operating procedures and systems, make recommendations for improvement, and update/develop operating plans and mobilization guides.

- Follow dispatch manual instructions and review resources available to fulfill resource orders have parameters and guidelines in place.

- Work long shifts during high fire danger periods of the fire season, working weekends and holidays can be expected.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:

- Conducting and documenting fact-finding interviews; reading, writing, and speaking English proficiently; reading and interpreting detailed information; entering and retrieving data from a computer.Typically gained by either two (2) years of work experience in developing and reviewing procedural documents or manuals, generatingreportsand maintaining database records, or six (6) months of work experience in developing and reviewing procedural documents or manuals, generating reports and maintaining database records completion AND eight credits of college coursework or equivalent training pertaining to office administration.

- Reviewing documents for compliance with established procedures; using a computer to enter and retrieve information, typically gained by two (2) years of experience where a primary responsibility of the position was performing communication and coordination services using these communication and information management tools in response to customer service requests.

- Physical ability to hear and understand messages received in person, or transmitted via radio, computer and/or telephone.

- Ability to use multi-channel radios, multi-line phones, computers, keep accurate records, and read maps.

- Experience with emergency management or WILDLAND FIRE DISPATCH, typically gained byIhave two (2) years' experience performing or supporting resource coordination, resource acquisition and communication services in support of emergency service provider organizations.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience:(Typically gained from college course work and/or at least 12 months' work experience)

- Qualified as a National Interagency Incident Management System (NIIMS) Initial Attack Dispatcher (IADP) and/or Aircraft Dispatcher (ACDP).

- Experience with fire-related computer applications: IROC andWildCAD.

Certifications, Licensing, and relevant documentation must be uploaded with your resume in the attachments section of the application.

Benefits:

We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/members-1/) (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit.

Excellent medical, dental and vision (https://ogi.idaho.gov/benefits-plans/) insurance- (full-time) employee only coverage for PPO $65/month for medical and vision & $11.80/month for dental.

Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start.

11 paid holidays a year.

Paid parental leave.

Multiple savings plans, optional 401K, and optional 457.

Basic life insurance for employee and family (employee covered at one time annual salary; spouse covered at $10,000; child covered at $5,000)

Wellness programs

Ongoing training opportunities

An opportunity for student loan forgiveness (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service)

And more (https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html) !

*Benefits may not be applicable for temporary or seasonal positions. Supplemental Information: Overtime/Vacation Accrual FLSA:

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) code for this position is 'S'Based on the FLSA code for this position, compensatory time will accrue at a rate of 1.5 hours for each 1 hour of overtime worked. Compensatory time off may be provided in lieu of overtime cash compensation. Vacation accrual is based on the FLSA code and accrual rates can be found at: https://dhr.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/Section2Vacation-1.pdf (Exception: Employees engaged in Fire Suppression activities for which overtime hours are earned will be paid at the rate of 1.5 times the hourly rate for each one hour of overtime worked. Payment will be made on the regular pay date corresponding to the pay period in which the overtime work occurred.)

EEO/ADA/Veteran's Preference:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected] .

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

About IDL:

Become part of an organization where you will work with dedicated people who are committed and skilled in managing and protecting Idaho's natural resources.

The Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) believes in its employees and values stewardship, service,accountabilityand cohesiveness. Our goals emphasize our people and processes, financial stewardship, and customer focus. We strive for a culture in which leadership equips,entrustsand expects employees to make decisions in fulfillment of our mission. View our Strategic Plan here .

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