The Stanislaus National Forest employs firefighter and support personnel for ground and air-based wildland fire suppression and fuels management. This includes dispatchers who assist frontliners with vital logistical and strategic services. 

Phase 1 Fire Hire Timeline

This timeline is for the Permanent Centralized, GS-9 and below, Wildland Fire Apprentice Program and all WG fire hire event.
Applications open August 23, 2024, and close September 24, 2024.

1. Review the packet and recorded webinars

   Recorded webinars for jobseekers include Tips for Job Seekers, Hiring Eligibility and Qualifications, How to Write a Federal Resume, and Navigating USAJOBS.gov.

2. Apply
   August 23, 2024 – Sept. 24, 2024

   • Review the complete list below and apply through USAJOBS.gov.
   • The application deadline is September 24, 2024 (11:59 p.m. ET).
   • Applications must be submitted through USAJOBS.gov.

3. References
   Nov. 1 - Nov. 15, 2024

   • Usually completed within two weeks.
   • Forests evaluate applications and obtain references.

4. Interviews
   Nov. 8 - Nov. 22, 2024

   • Please notify your references and ensure they are available at the email address (preferred), or phone number provided on your application.

5. Recommendations and Selections
   Nov. 12, 2024  - Dec. 18, 2024

   • Usually completed within two weeks.
   • Forest representatives will contact candidates, conduct interviews and make recommendations for hiring.
   • We highly encourage you to be available via phone and email during this time.
   • If you were not selected, check your USAJOBS account for status updates.

6. Earliest Start Date
   March 9, 2025

Phase 1 Open Positions

Forestry Technician GS 6-7 (FEO)
Camp Connell, Groveland, Mi-Wuk Village, Pinecrest
$44,117 - $63,733 per year
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/805210800

Forestry Technician (IA Dispatch) GS 4/5 & 5/6/7
Sonora
$33,878 - $54,557 per year
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/805207400

Forestry Technician (Prevention) GS 6-7
Groveland, Hathaway Pines, Mi-Wuk Village, Pinecrest
$44,117 - $63,733 per year
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/805225900

Forestry Technician (Fire) GS 8 (Fuels)
Groveland, Hathaway Pines, Mi-Wuk Village, Pinecrest
$54,292 - $70,578 per year
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/805228900

Forestry Aid GS 3-5 (Wildland Fire Apprentice Program)
Camp Connell, Groveland, Mi-Wuk Village, Pinecrest, Sonora
$31,512 - $51,446 per year
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/805231500

Forestry Aid GS 3-4
Camp Connell, Groveland, Mi-Wuk Village, Pinecrest, Sonora
$31,512 - $45,982 per year
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/805234500

Lead Forestry Technician (Hotshot/Handcrew) GS 5-6
Groveland, Mi-Wuk Village, Pinecrest, Sonora
$33,878 - $49,096 per year
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/805848900

Forestry Technician (IA Fire Dispatch) GS 4-5
Sonora
$35,373 - $51,446 per year
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/805851600

Supervisory Foresty Technician GS7-8
Mi-Wuk Village, Pinecrest, Groveland
$49,025 - $70,578 per year
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/805856500

Forestry Technician (Fire) Prescribed Burn/Fuels Technician GS 8-9
Hathaway Pines, Mi-Wuk Village
$54,292 - $77,955 per year
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/805868500


Forestry Technician (Assistant Dispatch Center Manager) GS 8-9
Sonora
$54,292 - $75,956 per year
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/805873900

Supervisory Forestry Technician GS 8-9
Groveland, Hathaway Pines, Pinecrest
$54,292 - $77,955 per year
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/805878600

Lead Forestry Technician GS 5-6
Groveland, Mi-Wuk Village, Pinecrest
$33,878 - $49,096 per year
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/805880600

Forestry Technician (Fire Assistant Dozer) GS 6
Sonora
$44,117 - $57,354 per year
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/805889900

Forestry Technician (Handcrew) GS 7-8
Camp Connell, Pinecrest
$49,025 - $70,578 per year
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/806056200

Forestry Technician (Squad Leader) GS 6-7
Groveland
$44,117 - $63,733 per year
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/806072700

Supervisory Forestry Technician GS 9 (IHC Superintendent)
Groveland, Sonora
$59,966 - $77,955 per year
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/806073400

Lead Forestry Technician (Helitack) GS 6-7
Mi-Wuk Village
$44,117 - $63,733 per year
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/806112800

Supervisory Forestry Technician (Fire) GS 7-8 (IHC Asst. Superintendent)
Groveland, Sonora
$49,025 - $70,578 per year
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/806115000

Supervisory Forestry Technician (Handcrew) GS 8-9 (Wildland Fire Module)
Pinecrest
$54,292 - $77,955 per year
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/806115500

Forestry Technician (Handcrew) GS 6-7
Groveland, Mi-Wuk Village
$44,117 - $63,733 per year
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/806116600

Engineering Equipment Operator WG 10
Sonora
$28.44 - $33.18 per hour
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/806255500

Engineering Equipment Operator WG 8
Sonora
$25.10 - $29.25 per hour
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/806255700

More Resources

Additional Firefighter Programs

• Wildland Firefighter Apprenticeship Program

  

  This career entry firefighter program provides education, training and paid work experience over a 12 to 48-month period, depending on experience. When all requirements of the Apprenticeship Program are successfully completed, the apprentice reaches journey-level status as a wildland firefighter.

  Apprenticeship Program
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