Wildland Firefighter (Aviation Dispatch GACC)

Summary

Duties

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Duties listed are at full performance grade GW-09 level.

Takes fire suppression dispatching and mobilization action on a 24-hour basis, receiving calls and dispatching from home after office hours when "on call" at night.

Analyzes the situation and dispatches requested aid from the Regional Office Zone IDC based on the variables of relative priorities, travel time, availability of transportation, and the qualifications of personnel to meet the request.

Responsible for the planning, development, operation, and implementation of the regional light aircraft coordination plan, between the regional office, forests, zone and other regions.

Has the expertise to assure that operational standards and safety requirements are met.

Responsible for implementation of agency flight following systems and procedures, while coordinating flight information with all units.

Manages the ordering, scheduling, dispatching, and tracking of regional aircraft.

Job Description

Duties

Help

Duties listed are at full performance grade GW-09 level.

Takes fire suppression dispatching and mobilization action on a 24-hour basis, receiving calls and dispatching from home after office hours when "on call" at night.

Analyzes the situation and dispatches requested aid from the Regional Office Zone IDC based on the variables of relative priorities, travel time, availability of transportation, and the qualifications of personnel to meet the request.

Responsible for the planning, development, operation, and implementation of the regional light aircraft coordination plan, between the regional office, forests, zone and other regions.

Has the expertise to assure that operational standards and safety requirements are met.

Responsible for implementation of agency flight following systems and procedures, while coordinating flight information with all units.

Manages the ordering, scheduling, dispatching, and tracking of regional aircraft.