Wildland Fire Dispatcher ; PCN

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forest & Fire Protection, is recruiting for multiple Wildland Fire Dispatcher 1/2/3 Flex positions in Palmer, Alaska.

Are you seeking a high‑paying opportunity that spans just a few months? Does the idea of getting paid to travel across Alaska and the nation excite you? If so, here's your chance to do both while providing critical intel and logistics support to protect your community from wildfire! The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, and the Alaska Coastal Dispatch Center (ACDC) are recruiting for multiple Wildland Fire Dispatcher 1/2/3 positions.

As a Wildland Fire Dispatcher, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating resources and information for both Initial Attack and Logistics operations, depending on fire activity and staffing needs. This seasonal position is ideal for students, teachers, or winter sports enthusiasts, allowing you to serve your community during the summer while enjoying winters free to pursue your passions. Join a dedicated team providing vital support to the brave men and women who fight wildfires in Alaska and across the nation!

The Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection proudly serves Alaskans through wildland fire suppression, management, and control. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to join the men and women who serve to protect millions of acres of our forests, communities, and natural resources. The Alaska Coastal Dispatch Center is a fast‑paced section of Wildland Fire with a high value on safety.

The selected candidate will work as part of a dispatch team to provide firefighters and associated personnel with the support they need to fight wildland fires safely. The experience gained as a dispatcher can serve as a foundation for a successful career with the Division of Forestry and Fire Protection or other fire suppression organizations. This position provides great opportunities for training, travel, and career advancement.

We provide extensive training with opportunities to travel and advance your dispatch career. It is our goal to create a culture at the Alaska Coastal Forestry Dispatch Center that provides a complete dispatch organization, work/life balance, and a better end‑to‑end career path for incoming dispatchers. Our consolidated dispatch center has proven to provide increased opportunities for training and mentorship, in‑state and out‑of‑state assignment opportunities, and help dispatchers build leadership skills.

Health/life insurance benefits are provided. Health insurance includes employer contributions toward medical, vision, and dental.

The Alaska Coastal Dispatch Center is a state‑of‑the‑art facility in Palmer, Alaska. With ever‑evolving technologies, ACDC strives to keep its center ahead of the game with both equipment and staff. We encourage teamwork and camaraderie. This environment helps promote friendship and trust within the Dispatch Center. These close‑knit relationships motivate our employees in parallel and align them to work harder, cooperate, and support one another.

Our team is made up of individuals with diverse talents, weaknesses, communication skills, strengths, and habits.

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This job class uses competency‑based minimum qualifications. Please ensure your application supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.

Starting Salary: $22.34

Any combination of education, training, and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:

• Adaptability:
  Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• Attention to Detail:
  Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Computer
  
  Skills…