Wildland Fire Dispatcher; La Grande

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• Posting Date: 01/05/2026
• Final date to receive applications: 04/30/2026
• Agency:
  Forestry Department
• Salary Range: $4,602.00 – $6,395.00
• Position Type:
  Employee
• Position Title:
  
  Wildland Fire Dispatcher (La Grande)
• Job Description:
  
  Real jobs, real impact. Protect and promote resilient forests that benefit all Oregonians.

• Minimum 2 years of public contact experience, including gathering, relaying, and providing information to others and evaluating activities or incidents to determine an appropriate course of action.
• At least 1 year of experience using radio equipment, telephone, and/or computer in an emergency-type environment.
• Two seasons (six months) of wildland fire dispatching will substitute for the one year of experience using radio equipment, telephone, and/or a computer in an emergency-type environment.
• We may consider applicants that do not have 2 years of experience if we are not able to fill at the qualified level.

• Communicate with external individuals and represent the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources through person, writing, telephone, or e‑mail.
• Transmit, broadcast, control, and operate telecommunications systems.
• Observe, receive, and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources.

• 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.

• Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date.
• Current State of Oregon employees – You must apply through your employee Workday account.

• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
• Oregon Department of Forestry does not offer visa sponsorship.
• Veterans:
  Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard service members who meet the qualifications will be awarded candidate preference.
• If you have questions about the job announcement or need an alternate format to apply, please contact: corie.t.shelleygon.gov.

ODF is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based on 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.