Seasonal/Temporary Jobs

The Gifford Pinchot National Forest fills multiple seasonal positions each fall for the following summer at the following locations in Southwest Washington: Amboy, Carson, Randle, Trout Lake, Toutle, and Vancouver. 

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Current Opportunities

Firefighter and Dispatch positions - Summer Season 2025

Open & Closing Dates: October 24, 2024 to November 12th, 2024.

List of 2025 Seasonal Positions with Resume Building Links (.pdf)

The Gifford Pinchot National Forest is filling multiple firefighter and dispatch positions for the 2025 field season. The start dates for these positions will be April 20, 2025 to June 15, 2025 and will last approximately 6 months. These are temporary positions, not to exceed 1039 hours. When applying you must select Trout Lake, Amboy, Randle, or Vancouver as a duty location to be considered. It is recommended to select location negotiable as well. For questions contact kara.hardenegan@usda.gov

Apply for the jobs below at www.usajobs.gov October 24, 2024 to November 12th, 2024.

Search www.usajobs.gov  using the following Vacancy Announcement Numbers :

Dispatch:

• GS4 Forestry Technician (Fire Dispatch): 25-TEMPF3-R6-0935-4DH (Vancouver, WA) https://www.usajobs.gov/job/815536300
• GS5 Forestry Technician (Fire Dispatch): 25-TEMPF3-R6-0936-5DH (Vancouver, WA) https://www.usajobs.gov/job/815499900

Fire:

• GS4 Forestry Technician (Hotshot/Handcrew): 25-TEMPF3-R6-2036-4DH
  • Amboy, WA: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/815478900
  • Randle, WA: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/815478900
• GS5 Forestry Technician (fire): 25-TEMPF3-R6-2037-5DH
  • Amboy, WA:https://www.usajobs.gov/job/815480900 
  • Randle, WA:https://www.usajobs.gov/job/815480900
• GS3 Forestry Aid (fire): 25-TEMPF3-R6-3867-3DH
  • Amboy, WA: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/815497600
  • Randle, WA: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/815497600
  • Trout Lake, WA: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/815497600
• GS4 Forestry Technician (fire): 25-TEMPF3-R6-3868-4DH
  • Amboy, WA: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/815502000
  • Randle, WA: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/815502000
  • Trout Lake, WA: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/815502000
• GS5 Forestry Technician (fire): 25-TEMPF3-R6-3869-5DH
  • Randle, WA: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/815537100
  • Trout Lake, WA: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/815537100

 

HOW TO APPLY:

Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin.

Step 1 - Create a USAJOBS account (if you do not already have one) at www.usajobs.gov. It is recommended that as part of your profile you set up automatic email notification to be informed when the status of your application changes. If you choose not to set up this automatic notification, then you will have to log into your USAJOBS account to check on the status of your application.

Step 2 - Create a Resume with USAJOBS or upload a Resume into your USAJOBS account. You may want to customize your resume to ensure it documents duties and accomplishments you have gained that are directly related to this position in order to verify that qualifications are met. In addition, your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire (you may preview the online questionnaire by clicking on the link at the end of the How You Will Be Evaluated section of the job announcement).

Step 3 - Click "Apply Online" and follow the prompts to complete the Occupational Questionnaire and attach any additional documents that may be required.

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