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Now Hiring! Wildland Firefighter Careers
Apply August 24 - September 22 on USAJOBS.gov
The Inyo National Forest is hiring for permanent wildland firefighter careers. Apply online via USAJOBS.gov. Must be a U.S. Citizen or national, at least 18 years. Positions are available at all Inyo National Forest duty stations, make sure to select your preferred duty location on the application. Applications will be used to fill current vacancies and any positions that may become open. Resume cannot exceed 2 pages.
ADFMO | ||
| Wildland Firefighter (Fire Management Officer) High Complexity District/Zone AFMO | 27-FIRE-P1R5-DZAFMOH-89DH | Locations: Bishop, Mammoth Lakes |
DISPATCH | ||
| Forestry Technician (Dispatcher) / Assistant Center Manager | 27-FIRE-P1VA-ADISPCM-89DH | Location: Bishop |
| IA Dispatcher / Initial Attack | 27-FIRE-P1R5-IADISP-567DH | Location: Bishop |
| IA Dispatcher / Initial Attack | 27-FIRE-P1R5-IADISP-45DH | Location: Bishop |
FUELS | ||
| Wildland Firefighter (Fuels Specialist) AFMO (Supervisory) | 27-FIRE-P1R5-DFUELS-89DH | Locations: Bishop, Lee Vining, Lone Pine, Mammoth Lakes |
| Forestry Technician - District Fuels Technician | 27-FIRE-P1R5-FFUELS-8DH | Locations: Bishop, Lee Vining, Lone Pine, Mammoth Lakes |
ENGINE | ||
| Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Fire Engine Operation) | 27-FIRE-P1R5-SFEO-78DH | Locations: Bishop, Lee Vining, Lone Pine, Mammoth Lakes |
| Wildland Firefighter (Fire Engine Operation) | 27-FIRE-P1R5-FEOH-67DH | Locations: Bishop, Lee Vining, Lone Pine, Mammoth Lakes |
| Lead Forestry Technician (AFEO) | 27-FIRE-P1R5-AFEO-56DH | Locations: Bishop, Lee Vining, Lone Pine, Mammoth Lakes |
HANDCREW | ||
| Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Handcrew Supervisor) | 27-FIRE-P1VA-SHDCRW-78DH | Location: Mammoth Lakes |
| Wildland Firefighter (Handcrew) | 27-FIRE-P1VA-HCREWT2-67DH | Location: Mammoth Lakes |
| Lead Wildland Firefighter (Hotshot/Handcrew) | 27-FIRE-P1R5-HCREW-56DH | Location: Bishop, Mammoth Lakes |
HOTSHOT | ||
| Supervisory Forestry Technician (Interagency Hotshot Crew) / IHC Superintendent | 27-FIRE-P1VA-IHCSUPT-10DH | Locations: Bishop |
| Supervisory Forestry Technician (Interagency Hotshot Crew) / Assistant Superintendent | 27-FIRE-P1VA-IHCASST-78DH | Locations: Bishop |
| Wildland Firefighter (Interagency Hotshot Crew Squad Leader) | 27-FIRE-P1VA-IHCSQLR-67DH | Locations: Bishop |
| Lead Wildland Firefighter (Hotshot/Handcrew) | 27-FIRE-P1R5-HCREW-56DH | Locations: Bishop, Mammoth Lakes |
PREVENTION | ||
| Wildland Firefighter (Prevention) | 27-FIRE-P1R5-PREV2-67DH | Locations: Bishop, Lee Vining, Lone Pine, Mammoth Lakes |
DOZER | ||
| Wildland Firefighter (Fire Dozer Operator) | 27-FIRE-P1VA-FDZEROP-10DH | Locations: Bishop |
| Wildland Firefighter (Fire Dozer Operator) | 27-FIRE-P1VA-FDZEROP-8DH | Locations: Bishop |
| Forestry Technician (Dozer Assistant) | 27-FIRE-P1VA-FDZEROP-6DH | Locations: Bishop |
FIREFIGHTER | ||
| Wildland Firefighter (Senior Firefighter) | 27-FIRE-P1R5-SRFF-5DH | Locations: Bishop, Independence, Lee Vining, Lone Pine, Mammoth Lakes |
| Wildland Firefighter (Suppression) | 27-FIRE-P1R5-FFTR-34DH | Locations: Bishop, Independence, Lee Vining, Lone Pine, Mammoth Lakes |
| Wildland Firefighter (Apprentice) | 27-FIRE-P1R5-WFAP-345DH | Locations: Bishop, Independence, Lee Vining, Lone Pine, Mammoth Lakes |
Search for Jobs
Anyone interested in a job (permanent or temporary) with the Inyo National Forest can search USAJOBS or FSJobs. The How to Apply page has helpful information to get started with the application process, including building a profile and searching for jobs on USAJOBS.
Upcoming employment opportunities are also advertised in advance in the Forest Service Outreach database.
Working in Fire
It takes a highly-skilled, hardworking cast of thousands to battle wildland fires. Learn more about careers in wildland fire.
We hire positions in wildland firefighting across California, including both permanent and permanent seasonal opportunities. Applications for the next year’s fire season as temporary employment typically open late summer or fall.
Additional Information
- Salary: Most US Forest Service employees are paid on the General Schedule pay plan.
- Benefits: Forest Service employees enjoy a flexible range of benefits in working for the federal government.
- Students and Recent Grads: The Forest Service also has many opportunities for part-time and temporary employment for high school and college students, including internships and cooperative student opportunities.
- Events: Learn about upcoming hiring events and webinars.
- Volunteers: For more than 100 years, the Forest Service has brought people and communities together to answer the call of conservation. Through campground hosting, trail maintenance, visitor services, research and more, volunteers make significant contributions to the legacy of conservation for future generations.
Outreaches gauge interest in upcoming positions. Respondents receive a link to the vacancy announcement on USAJobs when it is officially open for applying. You can always browse outreaches across the Forest Service by visiting the Employment Outreach webpage and if the deadline has already passed, don't hesitate to contact the person in the outreach since they may not have had enough applicants.
Contacts
INF General Hiring Questions
Rachael Brown, Administrative Specialist
Rachael.Brown@usda.gov
(760) 873-2544
INF Fire Hire Contact:
Chance Traub, Inyo National Forest Chief 1
chance.traub@usda.gov
Washington Office HR:
SM.FS.Fire_Hire@usda.gov
Pacific Southwest Regional Recruitment Contacts:
U.S. Forest Service Regions Recruitment Contacts - make an appointment with a recruiter!
Regional HRM Help Desk in Albequerque: 1-877-372-7248 (select option 2 and follow prompts). Open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Mountain Time) and closed on Federal holidays.
Application Tips and Live Webinars​
Learn more
- Student Programs - USA Jobs
- Pathways Program - U.S. Forest Service
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