TFSDispatcher

**Job Title** TFS Dispatcher I **Agency** Texas A&M Forest Service **Department** Initial Attack Dispatch **Proposed Minimum Salary** $20.45 hourly **Job Location** Lufkin, Texas **Job Type** Staff **Job Description** The TFS Dispatcher I is responsible for the dispatch of agency and inter-agency resources for response. They are also responsible for the dissemination of daily intelligence reports regarding daily fire danger, resource availability, weather data, lightning maps, posted fire weather warnings, duty times, available supervisors and dispatch area response activity. Responsible for all record-keeping and reporting associated with state wildfire management. Maintain good communications with TICC and stay current on the statewide fire situation. Coordinate and review processing of FAMIS transactions, mileage reports, travel vouchers and purchase orders. Manage and account for assigned TFS credit card(s), TFS vehicle log books, daily activity time reports and assigned TFS equipment in accordance with applicable laws, rules, procedures and guidelines. Serve as a collection point for assigned branches for task books, verifying completeness as well as insuring associated documents are complete. Support the local cache specialist by assisting with the cache inventory system, including processing orders when required, billing and moving received cache shipments. **Responsibilities:** -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. Dispatch and monitor resources to wildfires or other activities. Maintain situational awareness of resources and conditions and communicate as needed to field personnel and supervisors. Occasional overnight travel to meetings or training may be necessary. When on-call or when determined by supervisor, carry cell phone after hours and be able to report to dispatch c