Tamus
TFS Dispatcher I - Initial Attack
College Station, TX · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 2 days ago
Computer VisionCommunication
About the role
- 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 coordinate and review processing of FAMIS transactions, mileage reports, travel vouchers and purchase orders.
Responsibilities
- Manage and account for assigned TFS credit card(s), TFS vehicle log book and assigned TFS equipment in accordance with applicable laws, rules, procedures and guidelines.
- Dispatch assigned resources and serve as a communication link for incidents, aviation management, resource ordering, logistical support for incident response.
- Maintain current and accurate records of resource availability.
- Maintain situational awareness of resources and conditions and communication as needed to field personnel and supervisors.
- Maintain all dispatch records and logs, provide feedback on dispatch systems and procedures, ensure timely and accurate completion of fire reports and open records requests.
- Participates in necessary or recommended training to maintain readiness and assists with agency training efforts, particularly related to incident and wildfire management.
- The dispatcher will maintain good communication with TICC and stay current on the statewide fire situation.
- They will also manage and account for agency credit cards(s) agency vehicle log books, daily activity time reports and assigned agency equipment in accordance with applicable laws, rules, procedures and guidelines.
Requirements
- No prior experience required.
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Required Knowledge: PC-based programs and software
- Required Ability: Utilize latest dispatch software and equipment.
- Provide support for other programs as required.
- Required Experience: No prior experience required.
- Required Skills: Good verbal and written communication skills
Nice to have
- Experience in wildland firefighting or emergency response dispatch
- familiarity with state radio/dispatch protocol
- Using PC in the reporting and tracking of emergency response incidents.
- NWCG RADO and Dispatch Recorder
- Preferred Experience: Experience in wildland firefighting or emergency response dispatch
Skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:
- Required: Valid Texas Driver's License or ability to acquire one within 30 days of hire.
- Preferred: NWCG RADO and Dispatch Recorder
- Applicant Instructions:
- Resume is REQUIRED to be uploaded to application.
- References are required to be entered in the secondary questionnaire section of the application.
- Certifications are preferred to be uploaded to the application.
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- Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Compensation
- Proposed Minimum Salary
Benefits
- Education and Experience:
- Required Education: High school graduate or equivalent
- Preferred Education: Formal education in emergency response dispatch or other communications field
Company info
- Emergency response is an essential duty of this position. ***We are hiring for 2 of these positions.***
Equal opportunity
- Texas A&M University System strives to support the health and wellness needs of our diverse workforce.
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