Wildland Firefighter (Fire Dispatching) (Emergency Operations Coordinator-Assistant)

Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
• Department: Department of the Interior
• Location: Boise, Idaho
• Salary: $83639 – $108738/yr
• Hiring Path: Fed Transition
• Number of Openings: 4
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Security Clearance: Not Required
• Date Posted: 2026-08-07
• Application Deadline: 2026-08-27

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Job Summary

This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: Direct Hire Authority This Wildland Firefighter (Fire Dispatching) (Emergency Operations Coordinator-Assistant), position is with the US Wildland Fire Service, GW-0456-11 working in the following location(s): Boise, Idaho

Key Responsibilities

As a Wildland Firefighter (Fire Dispatching) (Emergency Operations Coordinator-Assistant) your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Independently plans, organizes and coordinates total mobilization of wildfire and emergency response resources in advance of and during emergency incident activity, following national priorities. First level decision maker for all requests received, regardless of agencies involved.

Incumbent implements requests for assistance, cognizant of cost and ensures the disposition of resources is consistent with Directorate decisions. Provides guidance and technical advice to various fire protection and emergency response agencies to obtain maximum utilization of emergency response resources in relation to values threatened. Serves on national working committees to improve the coordination system.

Monitors and reviews daily fire weather forecasts, probable risk and fire danger. Incumbent must interpret and use forecasts as a planning tool for determining national priorities, anticipating problems and resolving competition for critically short resources. Serves as the focal point for assigned functional area (ie; aircraft, overhead/crews, equipment) ensures that desk operations comply with appropriate contract specifications and agency policies.

Provides training to employees assigned to functional area. Ensures that all desk reference materials are organized and up to date.

Requirements & Education

IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: There is not an option to qualify for the 0456 series utilizing education at this grade level.

Contact

andrea_everhart@ios.doi.gov · 208-387-5517

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Office of the Secretary of the Interior, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $83639 – $108738/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-08-27.

How many openings are available?

There are 4 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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