Forestry Technician (Lookout)

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

Job summary

The Forest Service in Idaho is seeking a Forestry Technician (Lookout) to provide fire detection services to district fire suppression personnel. The role relies on traditional tools and geographic maps to quickly locate observed smoke and coordinate with ground crews.

Responsibilities include using fire finders, compasses, binoculars, and protractors to pinpoint smoke sources and relay information to the response team. This is a field position requiring vigilance and good map-reading skills.

Responsibilities

• Uses standard fire finders, compass, binoculars, protractors, and geographic maps to locate observed smoke.

Tools

fire finders

compass

binoculars

protractors

maps

Job description

This position is located within a National Forest. The purpose of the position is to provide fire detection services to district fire suppression personnel.

Key Responsibilities

Uses standard fire finders, compass, binoculars, protractors, and geographic maps 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 $19.52 – $19.52/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.

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