Caribou-Targhee National Forest hiring for 2020 seasonal
firefighters
Job postings
close Oct. 15
Idaho
Falls, ID – The
Caribou-Targhee National Forest is now hiring seasonal wildland firefighters
for the 2020 fire season. Job applications will be accepted until Oct. 15
through www.usajobs.gov.
“Working as
a wildland firefighter is a very rewarding and challenging job,” said Martell
Gibbons, Assistant Forest Fire Management Officer. “We are always looking for
hard-working, physically fit individuals to join our team.” This year the
forest has approximately 30 seasonal positions available.
Pay starts
at $12.33 with the opportunity for overtime and hazard pay. To qualify you must
be 18 years of age, a U.S. citizen and have a valid driver’s license. Positions
range from engine crew members to helitack crew members. Learn more about
wildland fire positions on our website at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/ctnf/about-forest/jobs.
Duty stations
are available in Montpelier, Soda Springs, Malad, Pocatello, Driggs, Swan
Valley, Ashton, Island Park and Dubois. We strongly encourage those interested
in applying to contact the local duty station prior to submitting their
application.
Portneuf Zone (Malad and Pocatello): Dan Bartel,
208-236-7513, Daniel.bartel@usda.gov
Henry’s Fork Zone (Ashton, Island Park and Dubois):
Jeff Hill, 208-652-1205, jeff.hill@usda.gov
South Fork Zone (Driggs and Swan Valley): Spencer
Johnston, 208-523-1412, spencer.johnston@usda.gov
Bear River Zone (Soda Springs and Montpelier):
Garth Alleman, 208-847-0375, garth.alleman@usda.gov
