Fire Lookout & Detection Technician

Forest Service (DOA); Adin (CA); Presencial; USD 22.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The USDA Forest Service is seeking a Forestry Technician to provide fire detection services at various California locations. The position entails locating observed smoke, reporting fire data, and coordinating with dispatch and suppression teams in a full-time, temporary capacity.

Responsibilities include maintaining lookout stations, relaying weather and fire information, and promoting fire prevention programs to the public. Open to eligible applicants; travel may be required.

Formación

• Maintaining records, log books and lookout equipment.
• Promoting the fire prevention program by explaining laws, policies, and regulations to visitors.
• Receiving and relaying fire and administrative data to dispatch and officials.

Responsabilidades

• Locate observed smoke using standard fire finders, compass, binoculars, maps.
• Plot fire locations and report azimuth, distance, and smoke characteristics.
• Observe area for changes and report to dispatch.
• Evaluate weather conditions and advise fire suppression personnel.
• Maintain lookout station and grounds in neat condition.
• Operate radio center connecting to lookout stations and dispatch centers.
• Relate weather forecasts and fire hazards to personnel.

Conocimientos

Maintaining records

Lookout equipment

Relaying data

Fire prevention education

Educación

Bachelor’s degree or 4 years in forestry/natural resources

Descripción del empleo

The USDA Forest Service is seeking a Forestry Technician to provide fire detection services at various California locations. The position entails locating observed smoke, reporting fire data, and coordinating with dispatch and suppression teams in a full-time, temporary capacity.

Responsibilities include maintaining lookout stations, relaying weather and fire information, and promoting fire prevention programs to the public. Open to eligible applicants; travel may be required.