MN Interagency Coordination Center Lead - Tech

Job Details

• Job
• Location:
  
  Grand Rapids
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 03/06/2026
• Closing Date: 03/26/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Department of Natural Resources
• Division/Unit:
  Forestry
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  Yes
• Salary Range: $21.36 - $29.68 / hourly; $44,599 - $61,971 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 207 - Technical/AFSCME
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes
• Telework Eligible:
  No

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well‑being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The Division of Forestry is seeking to hire one  in Grand Rapids, MN at the Minnesota Interagency Fire Center. Work hours are subject to change based on work needs; hours of work and days off may vary and includes weekends, evenings and holidays.

Occasional overnight travel required. This position exists to support and facilitate statewide and national movement of fire suppression aircraft, personnel, and equipment for incidents in/out of the State of Minnesota by performing duties of an aircraft dispatcher, mobilizing resources, and coordinating with other dispatch units and organizations on the reassignment and demobilization of resources. This position is part of the MN Interagency Coordination Center (MNCC) and collaborates with MNICS intelligence and public information staff to gather and distribute wildland fire and hazard intelligence for all MNICS agencies.

• Perform all job responsibilities in a manner that supports a healthy, safe, and productive work environment for all employees. Encourage a diverse workplace, treat others with respect, and contribute to work groups. Support the overall mission of the DNR.
• General Dispatch duties common to Logistics (EDSD), Operations (IADP) and Aircraft (ACDP) dispatch.
• Receive aircraft requests for rapidly evolving incidents, develop Tactical Aircraft Resource Orders and dispatch aircraft to initial attack and extended attack incidents.
• Flight follow assigned aircraft, communicate effectively using radio, phone, and electronic methods.
• Process resource order requests for personnel, equipment, supplies, and aircraft for all types of incidents; coordinate with MNICS agencies and other dispatch organizations to mobilize, assign, and demobilize resources. Create accurate incident documentation.
• Assist in all aspects of the coordination center including the maintenance of interagency mobilization plans, dispatch procedures, and daily operating guidelines.
• Assist in the implementation, administration, integration and oversight of information flow across various units of the coordination center.
• Special projects, reports, and activities may be assigned to support the coordination center and MNICS organization as needed.
• Act as duty officer for MNCC and MNDNR.
• Provide technical assistance, guidance, orientation and training on dispatch operations.
• Assist MNCC intelligence and information to gather and distribute information.
• Attend and participate in wildland fire and dispatch workshops, meetings and training.

• 1 year of experience conducting dispatch functions that include wildland fire suppression activities, processing resource orders, coordination with other dispatch organizations, mobilizing and determining status of available resources OR 1 year of natural resource, emergency manager or wildfire experience.
• Must have successfully completed ICS-100, Introduction to the Incident Command System and ICS-200, Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
  .
• Knowledge of wildland fire dispatch procedures and guidelines used in dispatch of personnel, aircraft, equipment and supplies for wildland fire management activities and other incidents sufficient to update guidelines, propose changes to guidelines, issue internal instructions to other dispatchers and resolve dispatch problems.
• Knowledge of maps, legal descriptions and GPS sufficient to quickly locate fires and access routes by section, township, range, and latitude/longitude.
• Knowledge of computer systems and software programs sufficient to support daily fire response operations and access and distribute fire and weather data (word, spreadsheet, database).
• Communication skills sufficient to ensure accurate and effective transmission of information through internal and external communications for routine and crisis situations.
• Time management skills sufficient to make decisions and meet deadlines sometimes with incomplete information, under tight deadlines, and pressure by unforeseeable events and/or emergencies.
• Leadership skills sufficient to provide direction in administrative procedures and/or office functions.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Organizational and…