Seasonal Initial Attack Dispatcher
Seasonal Initial Attack Dispatcher
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Job Description
DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE MANAGEMENT
Manage and reduce fire risk to protect Arizonas people communities and wildland areas to champion the health of Arizonas natural resources. The Department of Forestry and Fire Management provides services through strategic implementation of cooperative natural resources and fire assistance programs development and support of statewide fire policies and coordination of resources across alllands and jurisdictions.
SEASONAL INITIAL ATTACK DISPATCHER
Address:
2901 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd.
Phoenix AZ 85027
Salary: $22.9807 $24.6942
Grade: 18
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Initial Attack Dispatchers receive reports of incidents and initiate the initial response of appropriate fire resources. The position submits and processes requests to locate allocate and mobilize essential personnel equipment aircraft and supplies to an incident and demobilizes resources following the conclusion of an incident. The work involves the coordination of numerous activities and functions into an overall efficient and effective support effort. At this level incumbents independently perform the full range of initial attack dispatch and logistical duties while ensuring compliance with standard methods established contracts rules policies procedures and guidelines. Incumbents routinely take action or make decisions without prior approval from higher level staff. Lead duties may be assigned.
Implement and develop knowledge of standard logistical and administrative procedures guidelines Incident Command System (ICS) terminology methods and procedures and safety requirements used in the dispatch of personnel equipment and supplies to support the needs of requesting uniVincident.
Practice proper dispatch policies radio and communication procedures.
Follow instructions without supervision retain information ask questions and elicit required information speak and write clearly and effectively
Operate computers and utilize the computer for inputting data and records maintain records generate reports and process requests to facilitate fire management operations
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge of:
Standard initial attack logistical and administrative procedures guidelines Incident Command System (ICS) terminology methods and organizational requirements and safety requirements used in the dispatch of personnel aircraft equipment and supplies to support the needs of requesting unit/ incident.
Multichannel radio and phone system communications procedures.
Fire behavior influences such as weather conditions topography and fuels.
Wildland fire suppression tactics and strategies sufficient to provide initial attack and logistical support to fire management operations.
Skills in:
Evaluating nature of calls received determining proper response prioritizing actions to be taken and dispatching appropriate response
Communicating clearly and concisely under stressful situations
Recognizing and analyzing hazardous conditions making accurate decisions and taking prompt effective action
Operating the computers and utilizing the computer for inputting data and maintaining records generating reports and processing requests to facilitate fire management operations
Following instructions without supervision learning and retaining information asking questions and eliciting required information speaking and writing clearly and effectively
Accurately and effectively applying guidelines and references including state and federal policies contracts professional standards policies and procedures that are regularly used to perform logistics and dispatch duties
Accurately analyzing fire detection reports
Remaining calm under urgent and frequently changing conditions.
Ability to:
Organize priorities
Communicate clearly and concisely
Work independently and supervise if needed.
Work overnights and possible weekends and holidays.
The ability to type 3540 WPM
FFT1 or FFT2
Expanded Dispatch Recorder through NWCG
Arizona Drivers License must be obtained within 6 months of employment
High School diploma or GED
Certification as an Initial Attack and Support Dispatcher from the National Incident Qualification System must be obtained within 1 year of employment.
And either:
Six months of trainee or entry level wild land fire fighting or forestry related field experience. This can be at the federal state or local level; Or
One year of general office clerical warehouse supply or retail experience; Or
One year of radio dispatch experience; Or substitution
College or vocational education may substitute for the firefighting or forestry work experience 3 semester hours or 4 quarter hours of college course work is equivalent to 1 month of experience; 150 hours of vocational education equals one month of experience).
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (EVerify).
No Benefits
No Retirement
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Lisa Ross at for assistance.
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
Employment Type
Temp
