Lookout Jobs

The Lookout Jobs page is a collection of Lookout Jobs, both paid and volunteer. Postings include lookouts for the US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and others. FFLA volunteer lookout opportnities and from other programs may also be listed. The posting period typically begins December 1 and goes through spring time of any given fire season year.
If you have a Lookout Job you would like posted, please email the Webmaster for posting. Please describe the the position as best as possible and ensure you include the proper contact info. See also below for other Job resources.
If you have a Lookout Job you would like posted, please email the Webmaster for posting. Please describe the the position as best as possible and ensure you include the proper contact info. See also below for other Job resources.
Lookout Jobs for fire season 2018
Check for Lookout Jobs in real time on USAJOBS
Idaho, 13 locations - Posted 1/6/2018
Job Announcement closes 1/13/2018
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/487978900
Announcement number
18-TEMPF-R4-FTLK-4DT-ME
Job Announcement closes 1/13/2018
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/487978900
Announcement number
18-TEMPF-R4-FTLK-4DT-ME
Idaho / Montana, 28 locations - Posted 1/6/2018
Job Announcement closes 1/9/2018
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/487612600
Announcement number
18-TEMPF-R1-LOOK-4DT-JN
Job Announcement closes 1/9/2018
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/487612600
Announcement number
18-TEMPF-R1-LOOK-4DT-JN
Idaho, 6 locations - Posted 1/6/2018
Job Announcement closes 1/8/2018
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/487652100
Announcement number
18-TEMPF-R4-FTLK-5DT-ME
Job Announcement closes 1/8/2018
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/487652100
Announcement number
18-TEMPF-R4-FTLK-5DT-ME
Mesa, Arizona - Posted 1/6/2018
Job Announcement closes 1/8/2018
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/487722000
Announcement number
18-TEMPF-R3-FTLO-5DT-BV
Job Announcement closes 1/8/2018
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/487722000
Announcement number
18-TEMPF-R3-FTLO-5DT-BV
Lolo National Forest, Montana - Posted 1/1/2018
The Lolo National Forest will soon begin filling multiple temporary seasonal fire positions for the 2018 field season.
Vacancy Number - 18-TEMPF-R1-LOOK-4DT-JN
GS-462-04
Duty Locations: Huson, MT; Missoula, MT; Plains, MT; Seeley Lake, MT; Superior, MT
If you have interest in one of these temporary positions, unique questions pertaining to a specific District can be directed to:
Mike Wood (Missoula District) 406-329-3851
Stryker Clark (Missoula District) 406-329-3942
John Wayne Perrin (Superior District) 406-822-3970
Josh Stroot (Superior District) 406-822-3952
Bobby Henderson (Superior District) 406-822-3945
Cy Hanson (Seeley Lake District) 406-677-3929
Heather Martens (Seeley Lake District) 406-677-3912
Bob Airhart (Ninemile District) 406-626-5419
Benji Hegg (Ninemile District) 406-626-5437
Matt Heisler (Ninemile District) 406-626-5417
Dewey Arnold (Ninemile District) 406-626-5422
Geoff Farinholt (Plains/Thompson Falls District) 406-826-4332
Trevor Unsworth (Plains/Thompson Falls District) 406-826-4325
Rocky Wagoner (Plains/Thompson Falls District) 406-826-4337
The Lolo National Forest will soon begin filling multiple temporary seasonal fire positions for the 2018 field season.
Vacancy Number - 18-TEMPF-R1-LOOK-4DT-JN
GS-462-04
Duty Locations: Huson, MT; Missoula, MT; Plains, MT; Seeley Lake, MT; Superior, MT
If you have interest in one of these temporary positions, unique questions pertaining to a specific District can be directed to:
Mike Wood (Missoula District) 406-329-3851
Stryker Clark (Missoula District) 406-329-3942
John Wayne Perrin (Superior District) 406-822-3970
Josh Stroot (Superior District) 406-822-3952
Bobby Henderson (Superior District) 406-822-3945
Cy Hanson (Seeley Lake District) 406-677-3929
Heather Martens (Seeley Lake District) 406-677-3912
Bob Airhart (Ninemile District) 406-626-5419
Benji Hegg (Ninemile District) 406-626-5437
Matt Heisler (Ninemile District) 406-626-5417
Dewey Arnold (Ninemile District) 406-626-5422
Geoff Farinholt (Plains/Thompson Falls District) 406-826-4332
Trevor Unsworth (Plains/Thompson Falls District) 406-826-4325
Rocky Wagoner (Plains/Thompson Falls District) 406-826-4337
Lewis & Clark National Forest, Montana - Posted 1/1/2018
Job Announcement closes 1/9/2018
The White Sulphur Springs & Belt Creek Ranger Districts of the Lewis & Clark National Forest will be filling temporary (seasonal) fire positions for the upcoming 2018 fire season.
Vacancy announcement will be posted on USAjobs from January 3rd through January 9, 2018.
Announcement Number: 18-TEMPF-R1-LOOK-4DT-JN
Duty Stations: US/MT - White Sulphur Springs, US/MT - Neihart
Contact info:
Jake Hoppe - White Sulphur Springs Ranger District, 406-547-6003 (office) or 406-431-4400 (cell) jhoppe@fs.fed.us
Robert Joe Hanson - Belt Creek Ranger District, 406-236-5104 or rjhanson@fs.fed.us
Job Announcement closes 1/9/2018
The White Sulphur Springs & Belt Creek Ranger Districts of the Lewis & Clark National Forest will be filling temporary (seasonal) fire positions for the upcoming 2018 fire season.
Vacancy announcement will be posted on USAjobs from January 3rd through January 9, 2018.
Announcement Number: 18-TEMPF-R1-LOOK-4DT-JN
Duty Stations: US/MT - White Sulphur Springs, US/MT - Neihart
Contact info:
Jake Hoppe - White Sulphur Springs Ranger District, 406-547-6003 (office) or 406-431-4400 (cell) jhoppe@fs.fed.us
Robert Joe Hanson - Belt Creek Ranger District, 406-236-5104 or rjhanson@fs.fed.us
Inyo National Forest, California - Posted 1/1/2018
Job Announcement closes 1/16/2018
The Inyo National Forest anticipates hiring temporary (1039 hr.) positions for the 2018 fire season.
Vacancy will be posted on USAjobs from January 10 to January 16, 2018.
Bald Mountain Lookout
Mono Lake Ranger District
Duty location: Lee Vining, CA
Contact: Annamaria Echeverria, 760-616-0009, aecheverria@fs.fed.us
Job Announcement closes 1/16/2018
The Inyo National Forest anticipates hiring temporary (1039 hr.) positions for the 2018 fire season.
Vacancy will be posted on USAjobs from January 10 to January 16, 2018.
Bald Mountain Lookout
Mono Lake Ranger District
Duty location: Lee Vining, CA
Contact: Annamaria Echeverria, 760-616-0009, aecheverria@fs.fed.us
Lassen Volcanic National Park, California - Posted 1/1/2018
Job Announcement closes 1/9/2018
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/486336400
Lassen Volcanic NP is looking for temporary employees to work as Fire Lookouts in Mineral, CA.
Announcement number
NPS-FIRE-2018-044
Pay scale & grade - GS 04
Open & closing dates - 12/11/2017 to 02/27/2018
First Consideration Date: The location will begin to consider applicants prior to the closing date of the announcement. You must apply on or before 01/09/2018 to receive first consideration.
Job Announcement closes 1/9/2018
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/486336400
Lassen Volcanic NP is looking for temporary employees to work as Fire Lookouts in Mineral, CA.
Announcement number
NPS-FIRE-2018-044
Pay scale & grade - GS 04
Open & closing dates - 12/11/2017 to 02/27/2018
First Consideration Date: The location will begin to consider applicants prior to the closing date of the announcement. You must apply on or before 01/09/2018 to receive first consideration.
Stanislaus National Forest, California - Posted 1/1/2018
Job Announcement closes 1/16/2018
The Stanislaus National Forest is filling temporary positions for the 2018 field season.
Vacancy Announcement #s:
18-TEMPF-R5-LOOK-4DT-PM (GS-0462-04)
18-TEMPF-R5-FTLK-5DT-PM (GS-0462-05)
Vacancies will be posted on USAjobs 01/10/2018 and will close 01/16/2018.
Duty Locations:
US/CA- Groveland
US/CA- Mi-Wuk Village
If you have questions, please contact Lori Greeno at 209-965-3434 or email: lgreeno@fs.fed.us or
Shandy Bearden at 209-288-6260 or email: slbearden@fs.fed.us.
Job Announcement closes 1/16/2018
The Stanislaus National Forest is filling temporary positions for the 2018 field season.
Vacancy Announcement #s:
18-TEMPF-R5-LOOK-4DT-PM (GS-0462-04)
18-TEMPF-R5-FTLK-5DT-PM (GS-0462-05)
Vacancies will be posted on USAjobs 01/10/2018 and will close 01/16/2018.
Duty Locations:
US/CA- Groveland
US/CA- Mi-Wuk Village
If you have questions, please contact Lori Greeno at 209-965-3434 or email: lgreeno@fs.fed.us or
Shandy Bearden at 209-288-6260 or email: slbearden@fs.fed.us.
North Cascades National Park, Washington - Posted 1/1/2018
Job Announcement closes 1/9/2018
North Cascades NP is looking for temporary employees to work as Fire Lookouts in Marblemount, WA.
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/485774300
Announcement number
NPS-FIRE-2018-043
Open & closing dates
12/04/2017 to 02/27/2018
First Consideration Date: The location will begin to consider applicants prior to the closing date of the announcement. You must apply on or before 01/09/2018 to receive first consideration.
Pay scale & grade - GS 04
Job Announcement closes 1/9/2018
North Cascades NP is looking for temporary employees to work as Fire Lookouts in Marblemount, WA.
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/485774300
Announcement number
NPS-FIRE-2018-043
Open & closing dates
12/04/2017 to 02/27/2018
First Consideration Date: The location will begin to consider applicants prior to the closing date of the announcement. You must apply on or before 01/09/2018 to receive first consideration.
Pay scale & grade - GS 04
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming - Posted 1/1/2018
Job Announcement closes 1/9/2018
Yellowstone NP is looking for temporary employees to work as Fire Lookouts in Mammoth Hot Springs, Wyoming.
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/485778100
Announcement number
NPS-FIRE-2018-058
Open & closing dates - 12/04/2017 to 01/09/2018
Pay scale & grade - GS 04
Job Announcement closes 1/9/2018
Yellowstone NP is looking for temporary employees to work as Fire Lookouts in Mammoth Hot Springs, Wyoming.
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/485778100
Announcement number
NPS-FIRE-2018-058
Open & closing dates - 12/04/2017 to 01/09/2018
Pay scale & grade - GS 04
Idaho Panhandle National Forest - Posted 1/1/2018
Job Announcement closes 1/9/2018
GS-0462-04, Forestry Technician (Lookout)
Vacancies will be advertised on USA Jobs for seven days opening January 3rd and closing January 9th.
Contacts:
St. Joe RD (Avery, ID) - Dave North - 208-245-6212 - dnorth@fs.fed.us
Priest Lake RD (Nordman, ID) - Glen Palfrey - 208-443-6848 - gpalfrey@fs.fed.us
Job Announcement closes 1/9/2018
GS-0462-04, Forestry Technician (Lookout)
Vacancies will be advertised on USA Jobs for seven days opening January 3rd and closing January 9th.
Contacts:
St. Joe RD (Avery, ID) - Dave North - 208-245-6212 - dnorth@fs.fed.us
Priest Lake RD (Nordman, ID) - Glen Palfrey - 208-443-6848 - gpalfrey@fs.fed.us
San Juan NF Colorado - Posted 11/18/2017
Job Announcement closes 12/21/2017
Duty Location:
Dolores, CO
GS-05 - 18-TEMPF-R2-FTLK-5DT-PM
USAjobs Opens: 12/15/2017: Closes: 12/21/2017
Primary Contact:
Matthew A Traynham
970-882-6838
mtraynham@fs.fed.us
Job Announcement closes 12/21/2017
Duty Location:
Dolores, CO
GS-05 - 18-TEMPF-R2-FTLK-5DT-PM
USAjobs Opens: 12/15/2017: Closes: 12/21/2017
Primary Contact:
Matthew A Traynham
970-882-6838
mtraynham@fs.fed.us
Pike and San Isabel NF Colorado - Posted 11/18/2017
Job Announcement closes 12/21/2017
Duty Location:
Sedalia, CO
GS-04 - 18-TEMPF-R2-FTLO-4DT-PM
USAjobs Opens: 12/15/2017: Closes: 12/21/2017
Primary Contact:
Joseph S Kennedy
303-275-5632
jskennedy@fs.fed.us
Job Announcement closes 12/21/2017
Duty Location:
Sedalia, CO
GS-04 - 18-TEMPF-R2-FTLO-4DT-PM
USAjobs Opens: 12/15/2017: Closes: 12/21/2017
Primary Contact:
Joseph S Kennedy
303-275-5632
jskennedy@fs.fed.us
Medicine Bow-Routt NF Wyoming - Posted 11/18/2017
Job Announcement closes 12/21/2017
Duty Location:
Douglas, WY
GS-04 - 18-TEMPF-R2-FTLO-4DT-PM
GS-05 - 18-TEMPF-R2-FTLK-5DT-PM
USAjobs Opens: 12/15/2017: Closes: 12/21/2017
Primary Contact:
Klayton S Rogge
307-358-7119
krogge@fs.fed.us
Job Announcement closes 12/21/2017
Duty Location:
Douglas, WY
GS-04 - 18-TEMPF-R2-FTLO-4DT-PM
GS-05 - 18-TEMPF-R2-FTLK-5DT-PM
USAjobs Opens: 12/15/2017: Closes: 12/21/2017
Primary Contact:
Klayton S Rogge
307-358-7119
krogge@fs.fed.us
Black Hills NF; South Dakota/Wyoming - Posted 11/18/2017
Job Announcement closes 12/21/2017
Duty Location:
Spearfish, SD
GS-04: 18-TEMPF-R2-FTLO-4DT-PM
USAjobs Opens: 12/15/2017: Closes: 12/21/2017
Primary Contact:
Trevor S Papenfuss
605-642-4622
tpapenfuss@fs.fed.us
Duty Location:
Newcastle, WY
GS-04: 18-TEMPF-R2-FTLO-4DT-PM
GS-05: 18-TEMPF-R2-FTLK-5DT-PM
USAjobs Opens: 12/15/2017: Closes: 12/21/2017
Primary Contact:
Todd R Hoover
307-746-2782
trhoover@fs.fed.us
Duty Location:
Sundance, WY
GS-04: 18-TEMPF-R2-FTLO-4DT-PM
USAjobs Opens: 12/15/2017: Closes: 12/21/2017
Primary Contact:
Chris Huhnerkoch
307-283-1361
chuhnerkoch@fs.fed.us
Job Announcement closes 12/21/2017
Duty Location:
Spearfish, SD
GS-04: 18-TEMPF-R2-FTLO-4DT-PM
USAjobs Opens: 12/15/2017: Closes: 12/21/2017
Primary Contact:
Trevor S Papenfuss
605-642-4622
tpapenfuss@fs.fed.us
Duty Location:
Newcastle, WY
GS-04: 18-TEMPF-R2-FTLO-4DT-PM
GS-05: 18-TEMPF-R2-FTLK-5DT-PM
USAjobs Opens: 12/15/2017: Closes: 12/21/2017
Primary Contact:
Todd R Hoover
307-746-2782
trhoover@fs.fed.us
Duty Location:
Sundance, WY
GS-04: 18-TEMPF-R2-FTLO-4DT-PM
USAjobs Opens: 12/15/2017: Closes: 12/21/2017
Primary Contact:
Chris Huhnerkoch
307-283-1361
chuhnerkoch@fs.fed.us
Multiple Sites; Arizona/New Mexico - Posted 11/6/2017
Job Announcement closes 11/9/2017
GS:04: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/483317200
GS:05: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/483330000
Job Announcement closes 11/9/2017
GS:04: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/483317200
GS:05: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/483330000
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, OR - Posted 11/6/2017
The Wallowa-Whitman National Forest anticipates hiring temporary, seasonal (1039 hr.) positions for the 2018 field season. Contact the work supervisor identified to get more information about the positions listed. To apply for these temporary jobs you will need to apply through the USAJobs website at https://www.usajobs.gov.
This application submittal period will begin on November 14, 2017 and end on November 20, 2017.
TEMP-GS-0462-05-Forestry Tech (Lookout)
18-TEMPF-R6-FTLKO-5DT-HL
Duty Station: Baker City, OR
Contact: Joel McCraw - 541-523-1377 - jmccraw@fs.fed.us
Duty Station: La Grande, OR
Contact: Jody Prummer - 541-975-5485 - jprummer@fs.fed.us
Duty Station: Joseph, OR
Contact: Jason Lyman - 541-426-5549 - jlyman@fs.fed.us
The Wallowa-Whitman National Forest anticipates hiring temporary, seasonal (1039 hr.) positions for the 2018 field season. Contact the work supervisor identified to get more information about the positions listed. To apply for these temporary jobs you will need to apply through the USAJobs website at https://www.usajobs.gov.
This application submittal period will begin on November 14, 2017 and end on November 20, 2017.
TEMP-GS-0462-05-Forestry Tech (Lookout)
18-TEMPF-R6-FTLKO-5DT-HL
Duty Station: Baker City, OR
Contact: Joel McCraw - 541-523-1377 - jmccraw@fs.fed.us
Duty Station: La Grande, OR
Contact: Jody Prummer - 541-975-5485 - jprummer@fs.fed.us
Duty Station: Joseph, OR
Contact: Jason Lyman - 541-426-5549 - jlyman@fs.fed.us
Black Rock Lookout, UT - Posted 11/6/2017
Job Announcement open between 11/01/2017 to 01/30/2018.
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/483377700
Job Announcement open between 11/01/2017 to 01/30/2018.
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/483377700