Forestry Technician (Lookout)

Forest Service; Adin (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest Service in Adin, California, seeks a lookout-position to detect and report fires from a lookout station in a National Forest.

The role uses standard fire finders to locate observed smoke and to communicate findings to the appropriate authorities, supporting early wildfire response.

Responsibilities

• Uses standard fire finders to locate observed smoke.
• Detect and report fires from a lookout station.

Job description

Job Corps graduates are encouraged to apply. This position is located within a National Forest. This position is established on a Forest Service unit to provide for the detection and reporting of fires from a lookout station.

Key Responsibilities

Uses standard fire finders to locate observed smoke.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Forest Service, Department of Agriculture.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $17.82 - $17.82/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.