Assistant Dispatcher

Assistant Dispatcher, Forestry Division of Fire

Qualifications:

• High school diploma (or equivalent)
• 90 days of training and experience as a wildland firefighter
• 90 days of training and/or experience in prescribed fire
• 90 days of training and/or experience with dispatch recording and/or support dispatching
• Current qualification as a Trainee or Qualified, Expanded Dispatch Recorder (EDRC) with training including ICS‑100 and IS‑700
• Must become qualified as an Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher (EDSD) within 36 months of hire date. Trainings to include NWCG EDSD required training requirements (ICS‑200)
• Incumbent must maintain a valid red card qualification as an Expanded dispatcher (EDRC)
• Valid State of Montana driver's license required for vehicle operation

Position Details:

• Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Tribes Drug Free Workplace Program subject to pre‑hire and random drug and alcohol testing requirements
• Applicants must submit a completed Tribal application and relevant academic transcripts and training certificates to the Tribal Personnel Department,  ext. 1040, or visit the cskt.org/personnel website for the application
• Salary $29.28 per hour, plus benefits
• Closing date Thursday, March 9, 2026 @ 5:30 p.m.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy. The successful applicant, if not already employed by the Tribes, must pass a pre‑hire drug test
• CSKT is a Tribal member preference employer