Fire Lookout Technician — Forest Fire Detection

Forest Service (DOA); Camp Verde (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

USDA Forest Service seeks a Forestry Technician (GS-5) to provide fire detection services from lookout stations across multiple locations in Arizona and New Mexico. Responsibilities include locating smoke, estimating fire size, reporting data by radio, and maintaining lookout equipment.

The role involves observing weather, advising Fire Suppression teams of conditions, and promoting fire prevention while patrolling and interacting with visitors.

Qualifications

• GS-05 requires one year of specialized experience or a bachelor’s degree with forestry-related study (or 24 semester hours in forestry-related courses).
• Education must come from an accredited college or university; combinations with experience are allowed.

Responsibilities

• Use fire finders, maps, and radios to locate smoke and report findings.
• Record weather observations and assist dispatch with fire information.
• Promote fire prevention and explain laws to visitors at lookout stations.

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4 years of education with forestry-related study

Job description

USDA Forest Service seeks a Forestry Technician (GS-5) to provide fire detection services from lookout stations across multiple locations in Arizona and New Mexico. Responsibilities include locating smoke, estimating fire size, reporting data by radio, and maintaining lookout equipment.

The role involves observing weather, advising Fire Suppression teams of conditions, and promoting fire prevention while patrolling and interacting with visitors.