Wildland Fire Dispatcher ; WFD

Overview

Wildland Fire Dispatcher 2 (WFD2)
Recruitment #2026-2-A145/7490/7491/8383
Full-time, Career Seasonal, Represented position (WPEA)
Anticipated Career Seasonal appointment is May - October

Location:

Southeast Region
- East Wenatchee, WA
Salary: $3,477.00 - $4,632.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 2/15/26. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference? The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has some exciting job opportunities within our Southeast Region as a Wildland Fire Dispatcher 2 (WFD2).

Are you a confident communicator, self-sufficient worker, and active listener? Do you want to develop lasting relationships with professional and volunteer emergency responders? Are you able to remain levelheaded in high-stress situations and guide people in the right direction? Then this is the job for you! This position interacts with interagency dispatch personnel as well as field personnel and the general public while supporting field resources for the Southeast Region DNR, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Spokane District Bureau of Land Management, and the United States Fish and Wildlife Mid-Colombia National Wildlife Refuge.

• Under the supervision of a Wildland Dispatcher 4 or coordinator, communicate and dispatch via two-way radios between field resources for the Southeast Region, US Fish & Wildlife, Spokane BLM, and the Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest, other government agencies, and private contractors.
• Complete the documentation of communications and incident activities in WildCAD-E and monitor and update resource tracking.
• Fill resource orders in IROC, according to established CWICC procedures, as ordered by the Incident Commander or via channels of command as outlined by the Incident Command System (ICS).
• Dispatch and track state and national shared resources within our dispatch area, including aircraft, incident management teams, and firefighting apparatus. As directed keeps the Northwest Coordination Center and Wildfire Division informed concerning the status of these resources on a daily basis.
• Receive reports of incidents, evaluate and clarify the situation and location. Based on these reports, dispatch resources to incidents and support efforts of field units in managing and controlling the incident.

• Experience with computer programs such as Microsoft Suite.
• Experience involving public contact or communication, such as radio communications, receptionist, switchboard operator, or clerical office work, which includes interacting with the public.
• Effective verbal and written communications.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and public records retention and requests are followed.
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  Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

• Position’s assigned duty station is the Central Washington Interagency Communication Center (CWICC) in East Wenatchee. Work is performed in an office setting (up to 90%) and field visits (up to 10%). Must be able to move up to 25 lbs. as needed. Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced and reactive environment.
• Position requires (up to 5%) travel time for training and meetings.

• One season of experience as a Wildland Fire Dispatcher 1, other dispatch experience, wildland fire suppression experience, or clerical experience.
• National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) qualified as a Radio Operator (RADO), Expanded Dispatch Recorder (EDRC), or Initial Attack Dispatcher Trainee (IADP-T).
• Wildland fire suppression experience.

• Apply online: eers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above).
• Letter of interest describing your specific qualifications for the position and the position required, desired, and special requirements.
• Resume that details your experience and qualifications.
• References:
  References are optional at the time your application is submitted. Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least 3 professional references with current telephone numbers, including your current or most recent supervisor.
• Important:
  Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (Social Security number, year of birth, etc.).
• Complete all supplemental questions.
• Candidates who move forward in the recruitment process may be contacted via email at  with interview information/scheduling instructions. Please monitor the email listed in your application materials and check your junk email folder to ensure you receive those communications.

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