FFLA Lookout Job Postings

Washington - North Cascades National Park
New Mexico - Jemez Ranger District
Arizona - Red Rock District

California - Sierra National Forest
California - Klamath National Forest
Idaho - Salmon-Challis National Forest
Montana - Helena Ranger District

New Mexico - Jemez Ranger District

Forestry Aid, GS-462-3 (Fire)
Forestry Technician, GS-462-4 (Lookout)

The vacancy announcement for this position is posted on the U.S. Government's official website for employment opportunities at, www.usajobs.gov under vacancy announcement DE-OCR-0462-3-FIRE or DE-OCR-462-4-(LOOK). This is an Open Continuous vacancy announcement with no closing date. Those that wish to be considered for this position must apply to the vacancy announcement by April 1, 2009. Link for application: https://www.avuedigitalservices.com. The Referral List for this position will be issued to the selecting official on approximately April 5, 2009. All applicants who have applied to the announcement on or before the listed dates and are found to be qualified and in the quality group will be referred for consideration. Applicants need to ensure they choose Jemez Springs as the duty station selection to be considered.

The Position and Major Duties

The incumbent serves as the key contact at a lookout station (Cerro Pelado Lookout). Uses standard fire finders to locate/observe smoke. Estimates distance to smoke and probable size and characteristics of fire. Determines map location of fire reference to landmarks. Observes ground lightning strikes, thunderstorms, build-up cloud formations, or any significant observations. Records and reports daily wether observations. Maintains records and logbooks. Makes minor adjustments and maintains lookout equipment. Maintains lookout station and grounds in a neat, orderly condition. Operates a radio communications center that receives and relays messages and information pertaining to weather forecasts, fire hazard conditions, fire emergencies, accidents, and location of crews and personnel. Other related duties may involve, fire prevention, patrol and detection. This job will require a valid drivers license.

Duty Station Specifics :
Jemez Ranger District
Santa Fe National Forest
R3, Southwestern Region

Contact Information :
Interested applicants, or those desiring further information, should contact Dan Key, FMO, or Ron Gallegos, Fire Prevention Officer at (575) 829-3535 or e-mail at dkey@fs.fed.us, rgallegos@fs.fed.us no later than April 1, 2009.

GS-4 Fire Lookout for Desolation Peak in North Cascades National Park

There is currently an announcement on USAJOBS for a GS-4 Fire Lookout for Desolation Peak in North Cascades National Park. This lookout is a remote one, travel by boat across Ross Lake, then a 6 mile strenuous hike up to the lookout. The only water available is what you can melt down from the last winter's snow.

Search for Desolation Peak at the USAJOBS Website - http://www.usajobs.gov/

USDA Forest Service
Salmon-Challis National Forest
Challis, Idaho
Forestry Aid (Lookout),
 GS-0462-03

The Salmon-Challis National Forest will shortly be filling 3 Lookout positions on the Challis-Yankee Fork, and Middle Fork Ranger Districts, duty station Challis, Idaho.  The vacancy number is Temp-OCR-0462-3-GEN.

Twin Peak Lookout you can drive to.
Pinion Peak Lookout you can drive to.
Roughneck Lookout is a 4 mile arduous hike.

If you are interested or have questions about this position, please call or email. Please respond via email by: 02/09/09. Referral list will be requested by March 2nd!

Tim Sampson (Assistant Fire Management Officer)
Salmon-Challis National Forest                           
Middle Fork-Yankee Fork Ranger District                      
tsampson@fs.fed.us (208) 879-4110

or

Crystal Loesch (Assistant Fire Management Officer)
Salmon-Challis National Forest
Challis Ranger District
cloesch@fs.fed.us (208) 879-4108

U. S. FOREST SERVICE, REGION 5

KLAMATH NATIONAL FOREST

Salmon River & Scott River Ranger Districts

Forestry Technician (lookout), GS-0462-04

Relief Lookout Position for the Scott/Salmon River Ranger District on the beautiful Klamath National Forest. This is a paid, Temporary, position in which the applicant will be required to travel to three separate Fire Detection/Lookout Towers on the District. The Relief Lookout will have at least 5 working days a week relieving our regular Lookout Staff.  They will travel and work at three wonderful Lookout Towers: The Historic Lake Mountain Lookout (oldest in California and currently staffed by Nancy Hood, 51st summer detecting fires), Boliver Lookout (Staffed over the years by Bob Claypole), and lastly Eddy Gulch Lookout (The Legendary Hallie Dagget staffed this lookout point, over the years it has been staffed by the skilled and diligent Barry Snyder). The Klamath National Forest  is one of the most desirable places to serve as a lookout; we have active fire seasons of which a skilled eye for smoke, weather and fire behavior is invaluable to the lives of the firefighters in the field and people within the community. We rarely have vacancies for Fire Detection and but look forward to welcoming someone new to the Detection family. We are looking for an experienced Lookout who seeks to learn more from our seasoned veterans and become part of the Klamath National Forest's Lookout History. Individuals seeking to enhance their expertise while enjoying to lovely and austere Klamath National Forest, Please contact:


Jeff Keiser
Fire Prevention Battalion
Klamath National Forest
Salmon and Scott River Ranger Districts
Office (530) 468-1270
Cell Phone (530) 598-9352

Pig Iron Lookout, Diamond Lake Ranger District, Oregon

A rare opportunity to volunteer in a Forest Service lookout is available from mid-July through September on the Umpqua National Forest. The Pig Iron Lookout is located 1.5 air miles east of Tokatee Lake and a 45 minute drive, or 15 road miles, from the Tokatee Ranger Station. The lookout is accessible by a narrow, graveled forest road, and the 14 by 14 foot building sits below the summit to get a better 180 degree view of the Diamond Lake Ranger District. This voluntary
position will be a solitary one. It requires the ability to use a Forest Service two way radio and firefinder as well as read a map. Training will be provided. Other potentially useful skills would include handling minor carpentry, greeting visitors to the lookout, and providing information on lookouts and local forest recreational activities. This is a rustic volunteer assignment. There is no potable water, no power and no telephone. Cell phone service is possible, depending on carrier. No volunteer reimbursement is available beyond fulfilling a lifelong dream to staff an historic fire lookout.

Photo - http://www.firelookout.com/or/pigiron.html

Contact
cjbailie@fs.fed.us
541-957-3425