USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Fire Logistics Dispatcher
Multiple Locations, USA
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$17.30/hr - $24.39/hr
0+ years expThe Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is looking for temporary employees to work as Fire Logistics Dispatchers. This role involves providing a wide range of fire dispatch support functions, including processing resource orders and maintaining communication logs.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provides a wide range of fire dispatch support functions
Works closely with supervisor to input resource orders
Receives fire location information and notifies supervisor
Processes resource orders, informs supervisor of logistical support activities, inputs data into a number of fire-related computer applications, records and maintains communication logs
Serves as a dispatcher, receiving, filling, and tracking resource order requests for fire and other emergency incidents
Collects, processes, collates and submits incident information to support intelligence activities
Inputs data into a number of fire-related computer applications
Processes and interprets weather information
Records and maintains communication logs
Is a dispatcher that serves as a central district coordination point with capability to assemble or obtain suppression resources including helicopters, retardant aircraft, firefighters, and fire overhead personnel
Provides input to be used in fire plans and recommends changes as appropriate
Interprets weather information and gives to management for making decisions
Performs and directs others in completing and processing resource order requests for personnel, equipment, supplies, and/or aircraft for all types of incidents
Provides assistance on problems encountered by lower level dispatch personnel
Coordinates with other dispatch organizations on mobilization, reassignment, and demobilization of resources
Records and maintains communication logs
Operates and/or directs the operation of various dispatch telecommunications systems
Provides technical guidance, orientation, and training to other dispatchers
Qualification
Required
You must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name
You must provide official transcripts before you begin work
You must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt
Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check
Positions require a mandatory pre-employment drug test
You must be 18 years of age or older at the time of appointment
Hours worked per week must be stated for each season and position held in your resume
You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement
Proof of Education: You MUST submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking
You must upload 'Required Documents' PRIOR to the Closing Date
Resume MUST include your name and a list of each season and position held, duties performed, dates specified in month/year to month/year format
You must build a resume with the USAJOBS Resume Builder or have an Uploaded Resume on your profile BEFORE applying
Your 2-page resume MUST include the following information: From and To dates (month/year to month/year) for each season and position held
You will not receive any credit for a position listed that does not indicate hours per week
Benefits
Annual, sick leave, and paid federal holidays
Depending on tour of duty - Sunday, holiday, shift differential and/or hazard pay
Participation in the Federal Employees Health Benefit (FEHB) program
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