Caribou-Targhee National Forest hiring for 2020 seasonal
firefighters
Job postings
close May 26
Idaho
Falls, ID – The
Caribou-Targhee National Forest is hiring a second round of seasonal wildland
firefighters for the 2020 fire season. Job applications will be accepted until May
25 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 10 additional seasonal positions they are looking to
fill.
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.
