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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.
Check for current Open Continuous Recruitment job listings at USAJOBS.gov
The Lassen National Forest, Fire and Aviation Management, is currently seeking candidates for multiple, permanent, full-time positions on the forest. Announcements open April 14, 2025, through April 24, 2025 here.
These documents provide more information and a list of jobs and requirements for Unit Aviation Officer (CH 4) GS-2101-11/12 and other Fire and Aviation Management positions.
| Position Title | Announcement Number | Series and Grade | Locations |
Unit Aviation Officer (CH 4) | Announcement 25-FIRE-P3VA-FAOS-1112DH | GS-2101-11/12 | Negotiable after selection– Lassen National Forest: Chester, Fall River Mills, OR Susanville, CA |
| Assistant District Fire Management Officer | 25-FIRE-P3VA-ADZFMOH-89DH | GS-0462-08/09 | Negotiable – Chester, Fall River Mills, Forest Ranch, Hat Creek, Mineral, Manzanita Lake OR Susanville, CA |
| Assistant District Fire Management Officer (Fuels) | 25-FIRE-P3VA-SFUELSP-89DH | GS-0462-08/09 | Negotiable – Chester, Fall River Mills, Forest Ranch, Hat Creek, Mineral, Manzanita Lake OR Susanville, CA |
| Fuels Technician | 25-FIRE-P3VA-FFUELS-8DH | GS-0462-08 | Negotiable – Chester, Fall River Mills, Forest Ranch, Hat Creek, Mineral, Manzanita Lake OR Susanville, CA |
| Assistant Center Manager | 25-FIRE-P3VA-SIAADCM-89DH | GS-0462-08/09 | Susanville, CA |
| IA Dispatcher | 25-FIRE-P3VA-IADISP-567DH | GS-0462-05/06/07 | Susanville, CA |
| Supervisory Forestry Tech (SFEO) | 25-FIRE-P3VA-SFEOH-78DH | GS-0462-07/08 | Chester, Fall River Mills, Forest Ranch, Hat Creek, Mineral, Manzanita Lake, Old Station, and Susanville, CA |
| Fire Engine Operator (FEO) | 25-FIRE-P3VA-FEOH-67DH | GS-0462-06/07 | Chester, Fall River Mills, Forest Ranch, Hat Creek, Mineral, Manzanita Lake, Old Station, and Susanville, CA |
| Lead Forestry Tech (AFEO) | 25-FIRE-P3VA-AFEO-56DH | GS-0462-05/06 | Chester, Fall River Mills, Forest Ranch, Hat Creek, Mineral, Manzanita Lake, Old Station, and Susanville, CA |
| Supervisory Forestry Tech (Handcrew Captain) | 25-FIRE-P3VA-SHDCRW-78DH | GS-0462-07/08 | Chester, Hat Creek and Susanville, CA |
| Forestry Tech (Assistant Handcrew Captain) | 25-FIRE-P3VA-HCREWT2-67DH | GS-0462-06/07 | Chester, Hat Creek and Susanville, CA |
| Lead Forestry Tech (Hotshot/Handcrew) | 25-FIRE-P3VA-LHSHCRW-56DH | GS-0462-05/06 | Chester, Hat Creek and Susanville, CA |
| IHC Superintendent | 25-FIRE-P3VA-IHCSUPT-10DH | GS-0462-10 | Susanville, CA |
| IHC Asst. Superintendent | 25-FIRE-P3VA-IHCASST-78DH | GS-0462-07/08 | Susanville, CA |
| IHC Squad Leader | 25-FIRE-P3VA-IHCSQLR-67DH | GS-0462-06/07 | Susanville, CA |
| Prevention Tech | 25-FIRE-P3VA-PREV-67DH | GS-0462-06/07 | Chester, Fall River Mills, Forest Ranch, Hat Creek, Mineral, Manzanita Lake, Old Station, and Susanville, CA |
| ATGS | 25-FIRE-P3VA-ATGS-89DH | GS-0462-08/09 | Chester, CA |
| Helitack Superintendent | 25-FIRE-P3VA-HLTAKMGR-9DH | GS-0462-09 | Chester, CA |
| Helitack Asst. Superintendent | 25-FIRE-P3VA-HLTAKMGR-78DH | GS-0462-07/08 | Chester, CA |
| Helitack Squad Leader | 25-FIRE-P3VA-HTKSQLR-67DH | GS-0462-06/07 | Chester, CA |
| Airtanker Base Manager | 25-FIRE-P3VA-AIRTNKB-89DH | GS-0462-08/09 | Chester, CA |
| Airtanker Asst. Base Manager | 25-FIRE-P3VA-AIRTNKB-78DH | GS-0462-07/08 | Chester, CA |
| Airtanker Base Ramp Manager | 25-FIRE-P3VA-AIRTNKB-67DH | GS-0462-06/07 | Chester, CA |
| Engineering Equipment Operator/Fire Dozer | 25-FIRE-P3VA-FDZEROP-10DH | WG-5716-10 | Chester and Susanville, CA |
| Dozer Assistant/DZOP | 25-FIRE-P3VA-FDZEROP-8DH | WG-5716-08 | Chester and Susanville, CA |
| Dozer Assistant | 25-FIRE-P3VA-FDZER-6DH | GS-0462-06 | Chester and Susanville, CA |
Be sure to review employment outreaches and vacancy announcements carefully and follow "Where to Apply" and "How to Apply" directions 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.