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Wildland Firefighter (Fire Dispatching) (Emergency Operations Coordinator-Assistant

Job in Boise, Ada County, Idaho, 83701, USA

Listing for: Department of the Interior

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-09

Job specializations:

Government
Emergency Crisis Mgmt/ Disaster Relief

Position: Wildland Firefighter (Fire Dispatching) (Emergency Operations Coordinator-Assistant)

Wildland Firefighter (Fire Dispatching) (Emergency Operations Coordinator-Assistant)

Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

Independently plans, organizes and coordinates total mobilization of wildfire and emergency response resources in advance of and during emergency incident activity, following national priorities.

First level decision maker for all requests received, regardless of agencies involved. Incumbent implements requests for assistance, cognizant of cost and ensures the disposition of resources is consistent with Directorate decisions.

Provides guidance and technical advice to various fire protection and emergency response agencies to obtain maximum utilization of emergency response resources in relation to values threatened. Serves on national working committees to improve the coordination system.

Monitors and reviews daily fire weather forecasts, probable risk and fire danger. Incumbent must interpret and use forecasts as a planning tool for determining national priorities, anticipating problems and resolving competition for critically short resources.

Serves as the focal point for assigned functional area (ie; aircraft, overhead/crews, equipment) ensures that desk operations comply with appropriate contract specifications and agency policies. Provides training to employees assigned to functional area. Ensures that all desk reference materials are organized and up to date.

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