Central Washington Interagency Dispatch Center

Salary: $86,784.00 - $101,208.00 Annually
Location : Douglas County - East Wenatchee, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Job Number: 2025-4-A0
Department: Dept. of Natural Resources
Opening Date: 04/16/2025
Closing Date: 4/28/:59 PM Pacific

Description

Central Washington Interagency Dispatch Center (CWICC), WMS1Recruitment
Full-time, WMS1, Non-represented positionLocation: Southeast Region- East Wenatchee, WARelocation 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

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 4/23/25. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Southeast Region as a 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 and works closely with all agencies and leads a team of DNR and USFS professionals. The Center is a critical part of wildland fire management for member agencies. The work environment is fast-paced and professional. If you are passionate about public service and safety, we encourage you to apply.
Duties

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.

Qualifications

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.
• Position Specific Competencies:
  • Integrity/Honesty
  • Computer Software
  • Oral Communication
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Decision making
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment:

• Work is performed primarily in an office setting (80%). During peak activity, increased radio traffic, numerous ringing phones, and conversations result in high noise levels, which require a high level of concentration to perform duties. This may create a high-stress work environment. No hazardous materials, other than typical household cleaners, on a rare occasion. Teleworking is an option outside of fire season.
• Position requires occasional travel for meetings, training, etc. (5%). There is no assigned Agency vehicle, pool vehicles may be available.

Desired Qualifications:

• Completion of Supervisory, Management, and Leadership training courses.
• Qualified as an Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher (EDSD) and able to achieve Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher (EDSP) qualification within 3 years of hire.
• Successful completion of S-491 - National Fire Danger Rating System (NFDRS).

Don't let doubts stop you from applying for this position. If you have any questions about the required qualifications or how your experience relates to them, please contact us at A note to potential candidates: Studies have shown that women, trans, non-binary, Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) are less likely to apply for jobs unless they feel they meet every qualification as described in a job description. We value diversity and inclusion in our organization, and we are looking for the best person for the job. Don't hesitate to apply.
Supplemental Information

Application Requirements: Failure to provide the listed documents may result in disqualification. If you have questions or difficulty attaching these documents, please contact

• Apply online at (Click on the APPLY button above).
• Letter of interest: describing your specific qualifications for the position and the position required, desired, and special requirements.
• Resume: that details your experience and qualifications.
• References: at least three professional references with current telephone numbers- you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include it with your resume.
• Important: Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.).
• Complete all supplemental questions.
• Candidates who move forward in the recruitment process may be contacted via email at with interview information/scheduling instructions. Please monitor the email listed in your application materials and check your junk email folder to ensure you receive those communications.

Questions? Please contact Wyatt Leighton at / or e-mail us at

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