Wildfire Dispatch Center Manager

The Central Washington Interagency Communication Center (CWICC) provides dispatch services for the Department of Natural Resources, United States Forest Service, United States Bureau of Land Management, and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.  This position is the senior dispatch supervisor, working closely with all agencies and leading a team of DNR and USFS professionals. The Center is a critical part of member agencies' wildland fire management. The work environment is fast-paced and professional. We encourage you to apply if you are passionate about public service and safety.

Central Washington Interagency Dispatch Center (CWICC), WMS1
Location: Southeast Region- East Wenatchee, WA
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered 
Salary: $86,784.00 - $101,208.00 Annually
To allow for growth and salary progression, the full salary range is: $86,784.00 - $106,548.00 Annually 

Responsibilities:

• Working with duty officers, line officers, and agency administrators, the Center Manager implements established priorities, resource allocation needs, and supervises the dispatch aspect of mobilization, demobilization, and reassignment of wildland fire suppression resources to support current and anticipated initial attack, extended attack, and emergency operations within the CWICC boundaries. The Center Manager works with fire staff to ensure that contingency plans are prepared and adequate for emergencies. 
• The Center Manager participates in multi-agency fire management planning and contributes to ongoing emergency response preparedness plans. This position develops, implements, and updates Dispatch Operations Guides, Expanded Dispatch Plans, Mobilization Plans, Emergency Rental Agreements, Memoranda of Understanding, and Cooperative Agreements as needed. 
• This Center Manager is responsible for preparing an annual operating budget, developing “fair share” costs associated with services, and working with the CWICC Operating Group and CWICC Board of Directors to approve written formalized financial plans.

Required Qualifications: 

• 5 seasons of wildland fire dispatch experience to gain the following key knowledge and skills necessary to perform the job functions described above.
• Completion of training in performance management, organization planning, budgeting, resource planning, and public relations;
• Two years of experience as a supervisor;
• Professional knowledge and understanding of wildfires and dispatch management sufficient to incorporate techniques and objectives of fire, aviation, and other related activities into appropriate resource allocation to achieve objectives and operational safety;
• Comprehensive knowledge of the advanced concept principles and practices of incident management and support;
• Comprehensive knowledge of 1) interagency (federal, state, and local cooperators) fire preparedness and suppression management policies, practices and procedures; 2) the Incident Command System; 3) the mobilization and demobilization of resources in a multi-jurisdictional environment; 4) general aircraft capabilities and limitations in addition to aircraft contracting and air operations safety; 5) fiscal procedures and diverse federal and state land management policies and procedures to ensure the most efficient and cost effective management of resources;
• Knowledge of dispatcher preparedness and management operations, including logistical support, incident management, mobilization, interagency coordination, and resource allocation;
• Ability to apply sound personnel management skills to include supervision, discipline, coaching, training, motivation, and evaluation;
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with a wide variety of federal, state, and local agencies to negotiate, reach concurrence, and maintain an effective working relationship with cooperators;
• Ability to concentrate and make key decisions in a high-activity and noisy environment;
• Ability to maintain good interpersonal relations in a high-stress environment during peak activity;
• Ability to develop and maintain strong interagency relationships;
• Ability to manage multiple incidents simultaneously;
• Ability to work flexible, extended, and/or weekend hours, as needed, during peak activity.
• Knowledge and skills to perform supervisory and managerial tasks: 
  • Work under minimal supervision within the context of broad agency policies;
  • Provide second-level supervision over multiple work units with one or more supervisors;
  • Use a mix of tactical and strategic thinking to address various budget, fixed asset, human resources, and customer service issues;
  • Develop, recommend, and implement agency strategies, policies, and resource allocation;
  • Maintain relationships with internal and external constituents and organizations.

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• Washington Department of Natural Resources

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