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Administrative Support Assistant (Fire and Aviation) APPLY BY 9/21 | GS-0303-05/06/07 | Susanville, CA and Fall River Mills, CA | 26-EHT-FIRENC4-FS3129-567D | Brian Grabowski - brian.grabowski@usda.gov or Deirdre Cherry - deirde.cherry@usda.gov |
The Lassen National Forest is recruiting for Permanent Fire positions that have a start date of Spring 2027. Applications for these permanent, full-time position closes September 22, 2026.
If interested, establish an account on USAJobs.gov and apply online.
Supervisor’s Office Current Vacancies | ||||
Position Title | Series and Grade | Locations | Announcement Number | Contact Information |
| IA Dispatcher (2) | GW-0462-05/06/07 | Susanville, CA | 27-FIRE-P1R5-IADISP-567DH | Donald Lee at Donald.r.lee@usda.gov |
| Helitack Captain (H-510) | GW-0456-07/08 | Chester, CA | 27-FIRE-P1VA-HLTAKMGR-78DH | Tyler Williams at Tyler.williams@usda.gov |
| Wildland Firefighter (Apprentice) (Multiple) | GW-0456-03/04/05 | Chester, CA | 27-FIRE-P1R5-WFAP-345DH | Tyler Williams at Tyler.williams@usda.gov |
| Wildland Firefighter (Suppression) (Multiple) | GW-0456-03/04 | Chester, CA | 27-FIRE-P1R5-FFTR-34DH | Tyler Williams at Tyler.williams@usda.gov |
| Wildland Firefighter (Senior Firefighter) (Multiple) | GW-0456-05 | Chester, CA | 27-FIRE-P1R5-SRFF-5DH | Tyler Williams at Tyler.williams@usda.gov |
Almanor Ranger District Current Vacancies | ||||
Position Title | Series and Grade | Locations | Announcement Number | Contact Information |
| Battalion (BC12) | GW-0456-08/09 | *Negotiable Chester, CA | 27-FIRE-P1R5-DZAFMOH-89DH | Robert Rice at Robert.rice@usda.gov |
| Patrol (PT13) | GW-0456-06/07 | *Negotiable Forest Ranch, CA | 27-FIRE-P1R5-PREV2-67DH | Robert Rice at Robert.rice@usda.gov |
| FEO (Engine 312) | GW-0456-06/07 | Chester, CA | 27-FIRE-P1R5-FEOH-67DH | Jacob Botts at Jacob.botts@usda.gov |
| FEO (Engine 314) | GW-0456-06/07 | Chester, Mineral, Red Bluff, or Susanville, CA | 27-FIRE-P1R5-FEOH-67DH | Jacob Botts at Jacob.botts@usda.gov |
| SFEO (Engine 315) | GW-0456-07/08 | Chico, or Forest Ranch, CA | 27-FIRE-P1R5-SFEO-78DH | Jacob Botts at Jacob.botts@usda.gov |
| FEO (Engine 315) | GW-0456-06/07 | Chico, or Forest Ranch, CA | 27-FIRE-P1R5-FEOH-67DH | Jacob Botts at Jacob.botts@usda.gov |
| Lead Wildland Firefighter (Crew 1) | GW-0456-05/06 | Chester, CA | 27-FIRE-P1R5-HCREW-56DH | Jacob Botts at Jacob.botts@usda.gov |
| Dozer Assistant (Operator - D6) | WG-5716-08 | Chester, CA | 27-FIRE-P1VA-FDZEROP-8DH | Robert Rice at Robert.rice@usda.gov |
| Dozer Assistant (Swamper - D6) | GW-0462-06 | Chester, CA | 27-FIRE-P1VA-FDZEROP-6DH | Robert Rice at Robert.rice@usda.gov |
| Wildland Firefighter (Apprentice) (Multiple) | GW-0456-03/04/05 | **Multiple Locations | 27-FIRE-P1R5-WFAP-345DH | Jacob Botts at Jacob.botts@usda.gov |
| Wildland Firefighter (Suppression) (Multiple) | GW-0456-03/04 | **Multiple Locations | 27-FIRE-P1R5-FFTR-34DH | Jacob Botts at Jacob.botts@usda.gov |
| Wildland Firefighter (Senior Firefighter) (Multiple) | GW-0456-05 | **Multiple Locations | 27-FIRE-P1R5-SRFF-5DH | Jacob Botts at Jacob.botts@usda.gov |
| *Negotiable Duty Locations – Chester, Susanville, Mineral, Forest Ranch, Red Bluff, and Chico, CA | ||||
| **Multiple Locations – Chester, Susanville | ||||
Eagle Lake Ranger District Current Vacancies | ||||
| Position | Series/Grade | Duty Station | Announcement Number | Contact Information |
| Battalion (BC81) | GW-0456-08/09 | Susanville, CA | 27-FIRE-P1R5-DZAFMOH-89DH | Daniel Varney at Daniel.varney@usda.gov |
| FEO (Engine 381) | GW-0456-06/07 | Susanville, CA | 27-FIRE-P1R5-FEOH-67DH | Daniel Varney at Daniel.varney@usda.gov |
| AFEO (Engine 382) | GW-0462-05/06 | Susanville, CA | 27-FIRE-P1R5-AFEO-56DH | Daniel Varney at Daniel.varney@usda.gov |
| FEO (Engine 383) | GW-0456-06/07 | Susanville, CA | 27-FIRE-P1R5-FEOH-67DH | Daniel Varney at Daniel.varney@usda.gov |
| Lead Wildland Firefighter (Crew 8) | GW-0456-05/06 | Susanville, CA | 27-FIRE-P1R5-HCREW-56DH | Daniel Varney at Daniel.varney@usda.gov |
| Wildland Firefighter (Apprentice) (Multiple) | GW-0456-03/04/05 | Susanville, CA | 27-FIRE-P1R5-WFAP-345DH | Daniel Varney at Daniel.varney@usda.gov |
| Wildland Firefighter (Suppression) (Multiple) | GW-0456-03/04 | Susanville, CA | 27-FIRE-P1R5-FFTR-34DH | Daniel Varney at Daniel.varney@usda.gov |
| Wildland Firefighter (Senior Firefighter) (Multiple) | GW-0456-05 | Susanville, CA | 27-FIRE-P1R5-SRFF-5DH | Daniel Varney at Daniel.varney@usda.gov |
Hat Creek Ranger District Current Vacancies | ||||
| Position | Series/Grade | Duty Station | Announcement Number | Contact Information |
| Battalion (BC31) | GW-0456-08/09 | Fall River Mills, Mineral, or Hat Creek, CA | 27-FIRE-P1R5-DZAFMOH-89DH | Brandon Tatlow at brandon.tatlow@usda.gov |
| AFEO (Engine 331) | GW-0462-05/06 | Hat Creek, CA | 27-FIRE-P1R5-AFEO-56DH | Brandon Tatlow at brandon.tatlow@usda.gov |
| FEO (Engine 335) | GW-0456-06/07 | Hat Creek, CA | 27-FIRE-P1R5-FEOH-67DH | Brandon Tatlow at brandon.tatlow@usda.gov |
| AFEO (Engine 335) | GW-0462-05/06 | Hat Creek, CA | 27-FIRE-P1R5-AFEO-56DH | Brandon Tatlow at brandon.tatlow@usda.gov |
| Wildland Firefighter (Apprentice) (Multiple) | GW-0456-03/04/05 | Old Station, Manzanita Lake, Fall River Mills, CA | 27-FIRE-P1R5-WFAP-345DH | Brandon Tatlow at brandon.tatlow@usda.gov |
| Wildland Firefighter (Suppression) (Multiple) | GW-0456-03/04 | Old Station, Manzanita Lake, Fall River Mills, CA | 27-FIRE-P1R5-FFTR-34DH | Brandon Tatlow at brandon.tatlow@usda.gov |
| Wildland Firefighter (Senior Firefighter) (Multiple) | GW-0456-05 | Old Station, Manzanita Lake, Fall River Mills, CA | 27-FIRE-P1R5-SRFF-5DH | Brandon Tatlow at brandon.tatlow@usda.gov |
All potential backfill listings are in Full Outreach Notice document only. Application deadline for these backfill positions is the same as all vacant primary positions on the list above. | ||||
The Forest Service Outreach Database is home to current and upcoming Forest Service job opportunities and can be used to aid in your federal employment job search. Follow the link to see positions upcoming and available to fill.
Be sure to review employment outreaches and vacancy announcements carefully and follow "Where to Apply" and "How to Apply" directions on USA Jobs when submitting your application.
The US Forest Service has implemented an application program for nationwide centralized recruitment notices. Applicants can apply online at USAJOBS.gov.
Forest Service employees enjoy a flexible range of benefits in working for the federal government. Benefits are available to permanent employees and some temporary/term employees.
The Forest Service has part-time and temporary employment Opportunities for Young People, including internships and cooperative student programs.
For specific information about student opportunities on the Lassen, please inquire at our local offices.