In-person recruitment event held on September 20 in Wenatchee
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The Forest Service is hiring Wildland Firefighters into permanent seasonal positions on hand crews, engine crews, hotshot crews, and more. Make a lasting impact on the world around you and unlock opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. Join the Forest Service’s Oregon or Washington fire organization and be a part of the team that is committed to caring for the land and serving people. Our mission is to protect our natural resources for multiple uses for today and future generations.
We are hosting an in-person recruitment event to fill approximately 150 entry level wildland firefighter permanent seasonal positions across the region.
Join us in Wenatchee, Washington on Sept. 20, 2023, from 9 AM to 4 PM PST, at the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Supervisors Office, 215 Melody Lane Wenatchee, WA 98801. Applicants are invited to come and meet regional fire staff, get application help, and learn about the benefits of working for the Forest Service.
Applicants can also apply online. Jobs will be posted on USAJobs.gov from Aug. 31 – Sept. 29 using the direct hire authority. Review the job announcement carefully for deadlines and required information to include in your application. Employment start dates may vary.
For more information visit the National Wildland Firefighting Hiring webpage. Find a detailed list and a map of positions and duty locations on our Regional Fire Hire webpage. Applicants are encouraged to apply for all positions and duty locations they are interested in, as this announcement will be used to backfill new vacancies.
Visit the Forest Service Careers webpage to learn more about career opportunities, benefits, hiring events, and resources to help with the application process.
