Fire Lookout Technician: Fire Detection & Weather Watch

Forest Service (DOA); Cascade (ID); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest Service (DOA) in Cascade, ID is seeking a Forestry Technician (GS-5) to provide fire detection services and support for district fire suppression personnel. The position involves observing, locating, and reporting smoke, maintaining lookout equipment, and assisting dispatch with weather and fire information.

The job is full-time, with occasional travel and a temporary appointment. The pay is $19.52 per hour, and location is negotiable after selection.

Qualifications

• GS-05 requires 1 year of specialized experience or a bachelor’s degree with related forestry/NR coursework as defined.
• Examples include maintaining records, lookout equipment, relaying data to dispatcher, and promoting fire prevention.

Responsibilities

• Uses standard fire finders, compass, binoculars, protractors, and maps to locate observed smoke.
• Plots location of fires and reports azimuth, distance, and fire characteristics by radio.
• Observes area and reports significant changes to dispatch.
• Evaluates weather conditions and advises Fire Suppression personnel of changes.
• Maintains lookout equipment and station grounds in neat condition.

Job description

Forest Service (DOA) in Cascade, ID is seeking a Forestry Technician (GS-5) to provide fire detection services and support for district fire suppression personnel. The position involves observing, locating, and reporting smoke, maintaining lookout equipment, and assisting dispatch with weather and fire information.

The job is full-time, with occasional travel and a temporary appointment. The pay is $19.52 per hour, and location is negotiable after selection.