MN Interagency Coordination Center Lead

This position was previously announced on 3/6/2026 through 3/26/2026. If you have already applied for this job, you do not need to reapply.

The Division of Forestry is seeking to hire one (1) NR Technician in Grand Rapids, MN at the Minnesota Interagency Fire Center. Work hours are subject to change based on work needs; hours of work and days off may vary and includes weekends, evenings and holidays. Occasional overnight travel required.

This position exists to support and facilitate statewide and national movement of fire suppression aircraft, personnel, and equipment for incidents in/out of the State of Minnesota by performing duties of an aircraft dispatcher, mobilizing resources, and coordinating with other dispatch units and organizations on the reassignment and demobilization of resources. This position is part of the MN Interagency Coordination Center (MNCC) and collaborates with Minnesota Incident Command System (MNICS) intelligence and public information staff to gather and distribute wildland fire and hazard intelligence for all MNICS agencies. 

Responsibilities include: 

• Perform all job responsibilities in a manner that supports a healthy, safe, and productive work environment for all employees. Encourage a diverse workplace, treat others with respect, and contribute to work groups. Support the overall mission of the DNR.
• General Dispatch duties common to Logistics (EDSD), Operations (IADP) and Aircraft (ACDP) dispatch.
• Receive aircraft requests for rapidly evolving incidents, develop Tactical Aircraft Resource Orders and dispatch aircraft to initial attack and extended attack incidents.
• Flight follow assigned aircraft, communicate effectively using radio, phone, and electronic methods.
• Process resource order requests for personnel, equipment, supplies, and aircraft for all types of incidents; coordinate with MNICS agencies and other dispatch organizations to mobilize, assign, and demobilize resources. Create accurate incident documentation.
• Assist in all aspects of the coordination center including the maintenance of interagency mobilization plans, dispatch procedures, and daily operating guidelines.
• Assist in the implementation, administration, integration and oversight of information flow across various units of the coordination center. 
• Special projects, reports, and activities may be assigned to support the coordination center and MNICS organization as needed.
• Act as duty officer for MNCC and MNDNR.
• Provide technical assistance, guidance, orientation and training on dispatch operations. 
• Assist MNCC intelligence and information to gather and distribute information. 
• Attend and participate in wildland fire and dispatch workshops, meetings and training.