Wildland Fire Dispatcher - Springfield

Posted: 01/05/2026 | Deadline: 04/30/2026 | Agency:
Forestry Department

$4,602.00 - $6,395.00

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Our Mission – To protect and promote resilient forests that benefit all Oregonians.

• Two years of public contact experience, which included gathering, relaying, and providing information to others and evaluating activities or incidents and determining an appropriate course of action. One year of this experience must have included using radio equipment, telephone, or computer in an emergency-type environment.
• Note:
  
  Two seasons of wildland fire dispatching that included using radio equipment, telephone or a computer in an emergency-type environment will substitute for the one year of experience.
• If you do not have 2 seasons of Wildland firefighting experience please still apply. We may consider applicants that do not have 2 years, if not able to fill at the qualified level.

• Communicate with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e‑mail.
• Transmit, broadcast, control, and operate telecommunications systems.
• Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining 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).
• If you have questions about this position, please contact Hiring Manager:
  John Flannigan, john.j.flannigangon.gov
• Oregon Department of Forestry does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.
• Veterans - Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard service members (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. After you have applied you will be sent a task in your Workday account to provide your veteran documentation at that time. For further information, please see the following website:
  Veterans Resources.
• If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact:
  Chris.l.fishergon.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.

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