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Forestry Technician (Fire Dispatch)

Forest Service · Department of Agriculture

This job in plain English

This is a temporary, full-time fire dispatcher job on a fire crew with the U.S. Forest Service, based in a National Forest. Many vacancies are open in Shoshone, Carson City, Elko, Ely, Las Vegas, and Winnemucca in Idaho and Nevada. The job uses direct hire, requires work in remote locations, and may include occasional overnight travel.

Many vacancies

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

The job is open to the public. Applications are accepted from any U.S. citizen, and U.S. nationals may also apply. Veterans' preference does not apply to this job.

What you would do

  • Decide the right response to fire incidents and field requests.
  • Dispatch personnel, equipment, and supplies to suppress wildland fires.
  • Coordinate aviation dispatch, including aircraft limits and flight planning.
  • Process and interpret weather information used for staffing decisions.
  • Enter data into fire computer systems and review order records.
  • Operate dispatch communication systems and keep communication logs.

Do you qualify for GW-6?

With experience: You need one year of specialized experience at least equal to GS-5 level. Examples include serving as a dispatcher, arranging ground and air transport for people and supplies, or processing weather and smoke data in computer programs.

With education: Education cannot replace experience at this grade.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume, no more than 2 pages, showing dates, hours per week, and duties for each job
  • College transcripts if you use education to qualify; an unofficial copy is accepted at first
  • Proof of priority eligibility, SF-50, and recent performance appraisal if you are a surplus or displaced employee

How you will be rated: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are referred to the selecting official, and no rating or ranking is used. Inflated or inaccurate information can lead to being found ineligible or removed from federal service.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must show dates, hours per week, and duties for each job, and stay within 2 pages.
  • Upload files under 5MB in PDF, Word, or another listed format; do not use Adobe Portfolio files.
  • If you use education to qualify, attach transcripts from accredited schools, with English translations if needed.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, temporary. Expected start date is between April 18, 2027 and June 13, 2027.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizen or U.S. national
  • Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt
  • Background investigation and/or fingerprint check
  • Direct deposit required for federal pay
  • Must be 18 years old
  • Pass the E-Verify employment check
  • Pre-appointment and random drug testing
  • Medical screening under Federal Wildland Firefighter Medical Standards
  • Must be willing to live and work in remote locations
  • Occasional overnight travel may be required
  • Must pass the Work Capacity Test for Wildland Firefighters
  • Secondary firefighter position; prior wildland firefighting experience required
  • Temporary appointment, up to 6 months or 1 year not-to-exceed

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$28.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
GW-6 · GW
Locations
  • Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Winnemucca, Nevada
  • Carson City, Nevada
  • Elko, Nevada
  • Ely, Nevada
  • Location Negotiable After Selection
  • Shoshone, Idaho
Appointment
Temporary
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
Many
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Forestry Technician (0462)
Announcement
27-TEMPF3-R4-FS0937-6DH

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