Address
Form of work
SalaryInitial Posting Date:
01/08/2024Application Deadline:
05/30/2024Agency:
Forestry DepartmentSalary Range:
3766.00 – 5730.00Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Wildland Fire Dispatcher Entry - VancouverJob Description:
Real Jobs. Real Impact. Are you up to the Challenge?
Job Location: 501 E 5th Street Bldg. 404. Vancouver WA 98661
Click here:
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.
Great Benefits Package - watch this video
You’ll be part of the ODF team that serves our fellow Oregonians relying on regulation and protection of both public and private forest land in our great state of Oregon! Click
here
.Wildland Fire Dispatcher – Underfill Entry ($3009.00 – $3941.00, Monthly plus benefits).
Wildland Fire Dispatchers shall receive a ten percent (10%) differential above their current base rate of pay pending a classification study to be completed.
- No experience required.
- 18 years of age.
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
- Will be required to take and pass the physical fitnessWork Capacity Testat the arduous level.
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 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.
- Cover letter and resume are both required - Failure to submit the required cover letter and resume will remove your application from consideration. The cover letter should be no more than two pages and should describe how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Note: Please make sure you attach the required documents in the section titled Resume/CV on the online application.
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: Angela Peterson, 360-891-5140,angela.m.peterson@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:laura.r.peterson@odf.oregon.gov
ODF is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of 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.
