Wildland Fire Dispatcher ; PCN

Wildland Fire Dispatcher 1/2/3 Flex Positions

Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forest & Fire Protection, is recruiting for multiple Wildland Fire Dispatcher positions in Palmer, Alaska.

Provide critical intel and logistics support to protect communities from wildfire. Coordinate resources and information for initial attack and logistics operations as needed. Seasonal role suitable for students, teachers, or winter sports enthusiasts.

Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection serves Alaskans through wildland fire suppression, management, and control. The Alaska Coastal Dispatch Center works fast‑paced with high safety value. Selected candidate will support firefighters and support safe fight of wildfires.

Extensive training, travel, and career advancement opportunities. Culture emphasizes work/life balance and development. Health/life insurance benefits provided, including employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental.

State‑of‑the‑art facility in Palmer, Alaska. Evolving technology, teamwork and camaraderie foster trust and support. Diverse talent and skill sets promote cooperation.

This job class uses competency‑based minimum qualifications. Ensure application supports how you gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies).

Any combination of education, training, 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:
  
  Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
• Oral and Written Communication:
  Expresses information effectively, making clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others and responds appropriately.
• Stress Tolerance:
  Deals calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

Equivalent to those typically gained by post‑secondary education and/or experience in radio dispatch, telecommunications, wildland firefighting, forestry field work, office clerical, customer service, warehouse, supply, storekeeper, or logistics.

Requirements:
Successful completion of a course of training under a formally established Wildland Fire Dispatcher 1 training plan with the State of Alaska, OR certification as an Expanded Dispatch Recorder (EDRC) and either Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher (EDSD) or Initial Attack Dispatcher (IADP).

Any combination of education, training, or experience that provides competencies in:

• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving:
  Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems, opportunities or manage situations.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Shows empathy, courtesy, and politeness; maintains effective relationships; handles difficult individuals.
• Oral and Written Communication:
  Expresses information effectively to individuals or groups.
• Stress Tolerance:
  Deals calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
• Telecommunications and Logistics:
  Knowledge of emergency communication operations, resource coordination, and accurate incident records.

Equivalent to those typically gained by post‑secondary education and/or experience in radio dispatch, telecommunications, wildland firefighting, forestry field work, office clerical, customer service, warehouse, supply, storekeeper, or logistics.

Requirements:
Successful completion of a course of developmental training under a formally established Wildland Fire Dispatcher 2 training plan with the State of Alaska, OR certification in one of the following:
Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher (EDSD), Initial Attack Dispatcher (IADP), Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher (EDSP), or Aircraft Dispatcher (ACDP).

Any…