Job Information
Opening Date/Time
07/28/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time
08/10/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly)
$3,631.00
Salary (Annually)
$43,572.00
City, State Location
Charlotte, TN
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, DICKSON COUNTY
This position is with the Highland Rim District.
Qualifications
Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience equivalent to three years of full-time work in one or a combination of the following: wildland firefighting, resource dispatching, resource inventory control, administrative database management or related acceptable field.
OR
Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate's degree in Homeland Security, Emergency Management, or Fire Science and experience equivalent to one year of full-time work in one or a combination of the following: wildland firefighting, resource dispatching, resource inventory control, administrative database management or related acceptable field.
Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must:
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Possess and maintain a valid vehicle operator's license in some positions;
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Complete core curriculum of Fire Resource Coordinator Orientation within the first 12 months of hire.
Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.
Overview
Under general supervision, performs general coordination and accountability of all district resources of routine difficulty; and performs related work as required.
An employee in this class performs a wide variety of coordination work regarding district resources in relation to all hazard incidents. This class differs from that of a Forestry Technician in that an employee of the latter performs supervisory wildland fire detection/suppression and conservation work of average difficulty.
Responsibilities
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Generates district fire danger level report through the use of information provided by the Weather Information Management System and National Weather Service.
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Provides reports and updates a database regarding all hazard incidents.
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Serves as communication liaison between necessary internal and external entities.
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Receives daily fire weather reports and sends reports to Nashville offices.
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Receives and requests resources for assistance from other agencies (e.g., 911, County Sheriffs' Offices, Volunteer Fire Departments, TEMA, USFS, and NPS) regarding all hazard incidents.
- Dispatches appropriate personnel and equipment available within county or districts to aid in hazard incidents.
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Responsible for monitoring and maintaining all active hazard incidents in the district and keeps legible physical and electronic records of incident timelines, resource location, and resource allocations.
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Activates aircraft when appropriate, receives information from aircraft spotter on smokes and active fires, and dispatches appropriate response team.
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Maintains district level resource availability and coordinates crews/overhead for out-of-state incidents.
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Validates data accuracy for all district fire reports.
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Ensures adequate cache stocking level to support district operations. Orders supplies and issues equipment to district personnel.
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Coordinates training for district personnel and interagency cooperators and maintains training records. Administers Work Capacity Test (WCT) for district personnel. May oversee aspects of the district safety program.
Competencies (KSA's)
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Action Oriented
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Manages Conflict
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Customer Focus
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Decision Quality
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Instills Trust
Knowledge:
- Administration and Management
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Customer and Personal Service
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Geography
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Law and Government
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Mechanical
Skills:
- Active Learning and Listening
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Coordination
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Judgment and Decision Making
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Monitoring
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Speaking
Abilities:
- Auditory Attention
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Deductive Reasoning
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Inductive Reasoning
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Information Ordering
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Number Facility
Tools & Equipment
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Office Equipment
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Safety Equipment and Tools
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Motor Vehicle
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Radio Equipment
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GPS
TN Driver Standards
State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:
- A valid driver's license
- For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.
Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.
**Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.
