Wildland firefighter & support positions

The Forest Service is hiring up to 1,100 permanent wildland firefighter and support employees across the nation’s national forests and grasslands. Applications are accepted through USAJOBS, April 14–24, 2025.

Positions include aviation officers, dispatchers, equipment operators, fire engine operators, fire management officers, fire planners, fire prevention specialists, forestry aids and technicians, handcrew members, helitack crew members, hotshot crew members, pilots, prescribed fire and fuels specialists, smokejumpers, and more.

Pay plans include Wage Grade (WG), Wage Leader (WL), and General Schedule (GS) levels 3–13. Multiple positions will be filled using the new Wildland Fire Management series, with compensation based on the new 2025 Wildland Firefighters Locality Pay Tables. For a full list of positions, visit USAJOBS. Position salary, location, and start date will vary.

Reimbursement of relocation expenses may be authorized at the discretion of management in accordance with agency policy.

Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen or national who is at least 18 years of age. Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill the available wildland firefighter positions and veterans’ preference does not apply to these vacancies.

APPLY APRIL 14-24, 2025

Announcements are posted on USAJOBS, and applications will be accepted from April 14–24, 2025.

APPLICATION ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE

For application and resume preparation tips and guidelines, visit the How To Apply Webpage for step-by-step instructions and webinars. For more information, contact Lawrence Lujan at lawrence.lujan@usda.gov or 303-815-9902.

CURRENT AND FUTURE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

For current and future career opportunities with the Forest Service, visit the Interactive Career Opportunity Map.