Environmental Technician Jobs in Arizona

Job Title: Range Forestry Technician Senior Fire Dispatcher Company: Location: Phoenix, AZ Description: This position is located in Phoenix, AZ in the Phoenix District Office. The incumbent will serve as a central district coordination point with the capability to assemble or obtain suppression sources including helicopters, retardant aircraft, firefighters, and fire overhead. The incumbent will perform as the Lead Dispatcher in support of fire suppression activities. The incumbent uses firefighting experience and training background to anticipate fire personnel, equipment and supply needs for the fire lines/fire camps. Monitors all fire radio communications for the District and maintains a log on all telephone calls and conversations that transpire changes as appropriate. Monitors computer for fire weather data and notices regarding agency participating in fire operations. Interprets data and notices actual field conditions and gives this information to management for making decisions. obtains daily weather observations from field stations and relays information to State Office. During periods of fire activity, prepares a daily fire situation report to inform the state office of changing events. Determines appropriate resource response to incidents and requests from the field and dispatches personnel, equipment, aircraft, and/or supplies. Coordinates aviation dispatch operations.

Job Title: Range/Forestry Technician (Senior Fire Dispatcher) Company: Interior, Bureau of Land Management Location: Phoenix, AZ Description: Travel, transportation or relocation expenses are not authorized.This position is located in Phoenix, AZ in the Arizona Interagency Dispatch Center in Phoenix, AZ. The incumbent will serve as a central district coordination point with the capability to assemble or obtain suppression sources including helicopters, retardant aircraft, firefighters, and fire overhead. The incumbent will perform as the Lead Dispatcher in support of fire suppression activities. personnel. For information about the BLM Arizona, please visit our website at www.az.blm.gov.The BLM manages more land - approximately 253 million acres - than any other Federal agency.  This land, known as the National System of Public Lands, is primarily located in 12 Western states, including Alaska.  The Bureau, with a budget of about $1 billion, also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estates throughout the nation.  The BLM's multiple-use mission is to sustain the health and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.KEY REQUIREMENTS: U.S. Citizenship Prior on-the-line wildland firefighting experience Drug testing designated position A background security investigation is required prior to appointment

Job Title: Lead Forestry Technician Helitack Company: Location: Grand Canyon, AZ Description: This position is a full assistant to the Helicopter Program Manager at the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. The primary line of this position is fire and aviation management. During initial attack, on going fires, natural disasters, search and rescue, and other emergencies. Serves in fire and aviation management positions as assigned. Responsible for the day-to-day operation and leadership of a crew. Assists the Helicopter Program Manager in contract administration responsibilities for the helicopter service contract assigned to the park. Services as a full assistant to the Helicopter Program Manager in the technical and administrative leadership of a work force of approximately 12-15 employees. Serves as an instructor for Park and Regional workshops instructing to Park and other cooperating agency personnel in helicopter operations, wildland fire, and related resource management.

Job Title: Lead Forestry Technician (Timber Sale Preparation) Company: Agriculture, Forest Service Location: Flagstaff, AZ Description: Applications for this position are being processed through an on-line applicant assessment system that has been specifically configured for USDA Forest Service applicants. Even if you have already developed a resume in USAJOBS, you will need to access this on-line system to complete the application process. To obtain information about this position and TO APPLY, please click on http://www.avuecentral.com/vacancy.html?ref=ATQRI. KEY REQUIREMENTS: See Other Information.