OI
Forestry Technician (Fire Dispatch) - Direct Hire Authority
Office of the Secretary of the InteriorHines, OR · full time · Mid
$57,670 – $81,343
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 29, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This is a federal fire dispatch role managing wildland fire incident response and resource allocation from an office setting in Oregon. The position suits experienced wildland firefighters transitioning to administrative fire management who can work under pressure coordinating emergency response across multiple communication systems.
Our summary, not Office of the Secretary of the Interior’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- At least one full wildland fire season or 14+ cumulative days of fireline experience in primary firefighting role
- One year specialized fire dispatch experience at GW-05 level or equivalent, OR one year graduate education directly related to fire management
- Documented prior primary wildland firefighting experience clearly detailed in resume with dates, hours per week, and duration
Nice to have
- Graduate education in fire management or related field (18 semester hours minimum)
- Experience with wildland fire dispatch office functions and incident logistical support