TFS Dispatcher I - Initial Attack

Job Title
TFS Dispatcher I - Initial Attack


Agency
Texas A&M Forest Service


Department
Initial Attack Dispatch



Proposed Minimum Salary
$20.45 hourly



Job Location
College Station, Texas



Job Type
Staff



Job Description

The TFS Dispatcher I - Initial Attack will be responsible for the dispatch of agency and inter-agency resources for response. The dispatcher will be responsible for the dissemination of daily intelligence reports regarding resource availability, fire danger, resource availability, weather data, lightning maps, posted fire weather warnings, duty times, available supervisors and dispatch area response activity. Occasional overnight travel to meetings or training may be necessary. The dispatcher will be responsible for all record keeping and reporting associated state wildfire management. The dispatcher will maintain good communicat...