Wildland Fire Dispatcher; Detection

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Initial Posting Date 01/05/2026
Final date to receive applications 04/30/2026
Agency Forestry Department
Salary Range $4,602.00 - $6,395.00
Position Type Employee
Position Title Wildland Fire Dispatcher (Detection)
Job Description Real Jobs. Real Impact. Are you up to the Challenge?
Our Mission – To protect and promote resilient forests that benefit all Oregonians.
As a critical part of dispatch, this position focuses on remote camera detection systems. The primary function is to aid in the early detection and notification of incidents.
Wildland Fire Dispatchers play a pivotal role in wildland fire programs, and dispatch work is often described as extremely satisfying and fast paced. From taking the first phone report of a new fire to mobilizing crews, engines, and the support of fire suppression, dispatchers are never bored. Tracking aircraft, sending initial attack engines and helicopters to a new fire, tracking fire occurrence data, and providing weather and fire behavior forecasts and outlooks all require top‑notch work from dispatchers.
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Two (2) 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 (1) year of this experience must have included using radio equipment, telephone and/or computer in emergency type environment.

Note:

Two seasons (six months) of wildland fire dispatching will substitute for the one year of experience that included using radio equipment, telephone and/or a computer in an emergency-type environment.

• 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:
  Rick Fletcher, richard.a.fletchergon.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: corie.t.shelleygon.gov.

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