Hold the line! Forest Service is hiring 200 wildland firefighters in Oregon, Washington; Redmond event Sept. 12
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The U.S. Forest Service in Oregon and Washington is hiring about 200 wildland firefighters into permanent seasonal positions on hand crews, engine crews, hotshot crews, and more.
Here's Tuesday's announcement:
Make a lasting impact on the world around you and unlock opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. Join the Forest Service’s Oregon or Washington fire organization and be a part of the team that is committed to caring for the land and serving people. Our mission is to protect our natural resources for multiple uses for today and future generations.
The Forest Service is holding an in-person recruitment event to fill approximately 200 entry level, GS-3/4 wildland firefighter permanent seasonal positions. Join us on Thursday, Sept. 12, from 12 PM to 6 PM PST at any of the following locations:
- Wenatchee, WA – Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Supervisors Office, 215 Melody Lane, Wenatchee, WA 98801.
- Redmond, OR – Deschutes County Fairgrounds, OSU Extension Office, 3800 SW Airport Way Bldg. 4, Redmond, OR 97756 *Note, this event takes place from 1:00-6:00 PM PST
- Mt. Hood National Forest Supervisor’s Office, 16400 Champion Way, Sandy, OR 97055
- La Grande Ranger District, 3502 Hwy 30, La Grande, OR 97850
Applicants are invited to come and meet regional fire staff, get application help, and learn about the benefits of working for the Forest Service.
Applicants can also apply online. Jobs will be posted on USAJobs.gov from Aug. 23 – Sept. 24 using the direct hire authority. Review the job announcement carefully for deadlines and required information to include in your application. Employment start dates may vary.
For more information visit the National Wildland Firefighting Hiring webpage. Find a detailed list and a map of positions and duty locations on our Regional Fire Hire webpage.
Visit the Forest Service Careers webpage to learn more about career opportunities, benefits, hiring events, and resources to help with the application process.
