Work at Great Plains Interagency Dispatch Center, dispatching resources to all-hazard incidents for initial and extended attack, locally and potentially all over the United States or world.

The duties of this position are carried out under the supervision of a Wildland Fire Logistics Coordinator, and federal Center Manager, on the initial attack floor at the Great Plains Interagency Dispatch Center, Rapid City, SD, which is a Federal facility.

General Requirements:
Applicant must be able to work at a computer workstation for long periods of time in a high stress environment. Employees are occasionally required to work nights, weekends, and holidays. This employee will be asked to determine the initial attack response and coordinate appropriate resources for all-hazard situations. This employee must maintain forms and records (daily logs, flight requests/schedules, resource orders, accounting codes, shift briefing logs, etc.). This employee will need to interpret maps including topographic maps for navigation, provide hazard locations using coordinate systems, and direct resources to hazard locations. This employee will monitor, prioritize, and coordinate radio traffic involving multiple frequencies. This employee must coordinate the initial response of tactical resources according to agency procedures. This employee will provide and coordinate logistical support for initial and extended attack. They will implement established emergency plans (crash rescue, medevac, search and rescue, law enforcement, etc.). This employee will ensure appropriate documentation is completed in accordance with agency policy and coordinate extended attack support including: resource mobilization according to local, regional, and national mobilization guidelines. This employee will organize resources from all functional areas including overhead, crews, equipment, aircraft, and supplies. This employee must evaluate safe and cost-effective results when mobilizing/demobilizing resources. This employee will be asked to provide resource information for intelligence reports. This employee will assign commercial and noncommercial flights for personnel/cargo.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Applicant needs to possess a working knowledge of computer software, such as the Microsoft Windows Operating System and Microsoft Office Suite. Applicant must be able to communicate clearly and effectively over the phone, in emails, instant messaging platforms, and on a two-way radio console. Applicant must have excellent customer service skills. Applicant will be required to answer phones, take messages, pass on messages, and follow instructions and protocol as required by the dispatch supervisor. The chosen applicant must be able to interpret and comprehend multiple agencies' policies and procedures; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public; exercise good judgment and remain calm in an emergency; develop relationships with local, state, and federal counterparts; communicate clearly and concisely; make decisions under pressure.

Please note this is a temporary or seasonal, non-benefited position, exempt from civil service.

Please note this is a temporary or seasonal, non-benefited position, exempt from civil service.

Must apply online: https://sodakprod-lm01.cloud.infor.com:1443/lmghr/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=M4S
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"