Opening date: April 18, 2022
Closing date: When filled
Salary: $17.73 – $21.91 per hour
Location: Draper Utah
Time frame: About June 1 to October 31 (possible extension)
Benefits: Time Limited, No Benefits

Housing: Not provided

The Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands, has a seasonal position (no benefits) available at Northern Utah Interagency Fire Center in Draper, Utah. The Center is primarily responsible for wildland fire suppression and support activities but may respond to all-risk incidents as needed or directed. This appointment will last from approximately June 1 to October 31, with the possibility of an extension. Housing is not provided.

Job Requirements

Applicant must be 18 years of age or older and have a current and valid Utah Drivers License at the time of employment.

Principal Duties

• Maintain resource status and tracking systems and operates telecommunications systems.
• Collects, processes, collates, and submits incident information to support fire operations (e.g. fire reports, smoke permits, spot weather forecasts, prescribed fire burn requests).
• Processes weather information (e.g., spot weather forecasts, weather station observations, current and forecasted weather, lightning detection, and fuel moisture levels). This information is used to determine burning indices, preparedness levels, and staffing levels for suppression and aviation resources.
• Inputs data into a number of fire-related computer applications (e.g., incident qualification records, fire reporting systems, and automated dispatch systems) and may make the initial assessment of outputs.

The Ideal Candidate

• The ideal candidate will possess the ability to communicate both orally and written at a college level.
• The ideal candidate will possess the ability to manage high stress and remain task-driven.
• The ideal candidate will possess the ability to multi-task with radio traffic, computer data inputs, and phone communication.
• The ideal candidate will possess the ability to be a self-motivator.
• The ideal candidate will possess the ability to be a member of a highly functioning team.
• The ideal candidate will possess the ability to stay organized during changing priorities.
• Have the ability to read maps to best determine locations of incidents.
• Have knowledge of wildland fire operations and terminology.

Why you should join our team:

The work performed in an interagency dispatch setting is rewarding and challenging. You will be exposed to local government, as well as state, and federal government. Each has varying procedures and policies from the other. The office is a high-functioning team that goes the distance to get the job done with high standards in mind. You will work long hours during the summer months of employment.

Supplemental Information

• May require irregular hours and schedules, which may include being asked to work 16-hour shifts a day and on your days off, overtime, and holiday work to meet the needs of emergency situations.
• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated, e.g. safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
• Multi-tasking with several radio transmissions, phones, and managers. At times there can be confusion as you wait for direction from managers and supervisors.
• Must be available to work long hours and days off during high fire activity. May be asked to return to the dispatch office after hours to assist with new emerging fires. There is no housing available at this location.

Applications

Anayanci Martinez-Hill
State of Utah, Assistant Center Manager
anayancim@utah.gov
801-495-7600
DNR, Forestry, Fire and State Lands
Northern Utah Interagency Fire Center
14324 Pony Express Rd.
Draper, UT 84020

DNR complies with the ADA. Hearing impaired employees who wish further information regarding this announcement may call the DNR TTY number at 801-538-7458. Disabled employees who desire reasonable accommodation in the interview process should contact the DNR Human Resource Office at 801-538-7210.