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Right now, the Lassen National Forest is currently seeking candidates for multiple permanent full-time positions in Fire and Aviation Management. Announcements open August 22, 2025, through September 23, 2025 here.
This document provides more information and a list of jobs and requirements for experienced and beginner Fire and Aviation Management positions.
Announcements open August 22, 2025 through September 23, 2025
| Position Title | Announcement Number | Series and Grade | Locations |
| Assistant District Fire Management Officer | 26-FIRE-P1R5-DZAFMOH-89DH | GW-0462-08/09 | Negotiable – Chester, Fall River Mills, Forest Ranch, Hat Creek, Mineral, Manzanita Lake, Old Station, Susanville, *Chico and *Red Bluff, CA |
| Assistant District Fire Management Officer (Fuels) | 26-FIRE-P1R5-DFUELS-89DH | GW-0462-08/09 | Negotiable – Chester, Fall River Mills, Forest Ranch, Hat Creek, Mineral, Manzanita Lake, Old Station, Susanville, *Chico and *Red Bluff, CA |
| Fuels Technician | 26-FIRE-P1R5-FFUELS-8DH | GW-0462-08 | Negotiable – Chester, Fall River Mills, Forest Ranch, Hat Creek, Mineral, Manzanita Lake, Old Station and Susanville, CA |
| Assistant Center Manager | 26-FIRE-P1VA-ADISPCM-89DH | GW-0462-08/09 | Susanville, CA |
| IA Dispatcher | 26-FIRE-P1R5-IADISP-567DH | GW-0462-05/06/07 | Susanville, CA |
| Supervisory Forestry Tech (SFEO) | 26-FIRE-P1R5-SFEOH-78DH | GW-0462-07/08 | Negotiable – Chester, Fall River Mills, Forest Ranch, Hat Creek, Mineral, Manzanita Lake, Old Station, Susanville, *Chico and *Red Bluff, CA |
| Fire Engine Operator (FEO) | 26-FIRE-P1R5-FEOH-67DH | GW-0462-06/07 | Negotiable – Chester, Fall River Mills, Forest Ranch, Hat Creek, Mineral, Manzanita Lake, Old Station, Susanville, *Chico and *Red Bluff, CA |
| Lead Forestry Tech (AFEO) | 26-FIRE-P1R5-AFEO-56DH | GW-0462-05/06 | Negotiable – Chester, Fall River Mills, Forest Ranch, Hat Creek, Mineral, Manzanita Lake, Old Station, Susanville, *Chico and *Red Bluff, CA |
| Supervisory Forestry Tech (Handcrew Captain) | 26-FIRE-P1VA-SHDCRW-78DH | GW-0462-07/08 | Chester, Hat Creek and Susanville, CA |
| Forestry Tech (Assistant Handcrew Captain) | 26-FIRE-P1VA-HCREWT2-67DH | GW-0462-06/07 | Chester, Hat Creek and Susanville, CA |
| Lead Forestry Tech (Hotshot/Handcrew) | 26-FIRE-P1R5-HCREW-56DH | GW-0462-05/06 | Chester, Hat Creek and Susanville, CA |
| IHC Superintendent | 26-FIRE-P1VA-IHCSUPT-10DH | GW-0462-10 | Susanville, CA |
| IHC Asst. Superintendent | 26-FIRE-P1VA-IHCASST-78DH | GW-0462-07/08 | Susanville, CA |
| IHC Squad Leader | 26-FIRE-P1VA-IHCSQLR-67DH | GW-0462-06/07 | Susanville, CA |
| Prevention Tech | 26-FIRE-P1R5-PREV2-67DH | GW-0462-06/07 | Negotiable – Chester, Fall River Mills, Forest Ranch, Hat Creek, Mineral, Manzanita Lake, Old Station, Susanville, *Chico and *Red Bluff, CA |
| ATGS | 26-FIRE-P1VA-ATGS-89DH | GW-0462-08/09 | Chester, CA |
| Helitack Superintendent | 26-FIRE-P1VA-HLTAKMGR-9DH | GW-0462-09 | Chester, CA |
| Helitack Asst. Superintendent | 26-FIRE-P1VA-HLTAKMGR-78DH | GW-0462-07/08 | Chester, CA |
| Helitack Squad Leader | 26-FIRE-P1VA-HTKSQLR-67DH | GW-0462-06/07 | Chester, CA |
| Airtanker Base Manager | 26-FIRE-P1VA-AIRTNKB-89DH | GW-0462-08/09 | Chester, CA |
| Airtanker Asst. Base Manager | 26-FIRE-P1VA-AIRTNKB-78DH | GW-0462-07/08 | Chester, CA |
| Airtanker Base Ramp Manager | 26-FIRE-P1VA-AIRTNKB-67DH | GW-0462-06/07 | Chester, CA |
| Airtanker Base Forestry Tech | 26-FIRE-P1VA-AIRTNKB-5DH | GW-0462-05 | Chester, CA |
| Engineering Equipment Operator/Fire Dozer | 26-FIRE-P1VA-EQOPTR-10DH | WG-5716-10 | Chester and Susanville, CA |
| Dozer Assistant/DZOP | 26-FIRE-P1VA-EQOPTR-8DH | WG-5716-08 | Chester and Susanville, CA |
| Dozer Assistant | 26-FIRE-P1R5-FDZER-6DH | GW-0462-06 | Chester and Susanville, CA |
| Forestry Technician (Apprentice) | 26-FIRE-P1R5-WFAP-345DH | GW-0462-03/04/05 | Negotiable – Chester, Fall River Mills, Forest Ranch, Hat Creek, Mineral, Manzanita Lake, Old Station, Susanville, *Chico and *Red Bluff, CA |
| Forestry Technician | 26-FIRE-P1R5-FFTR-34DH | GW-0462-03/04 | Negotiable – Chester, Fall River Mills, Forest Ranch, Hat Creek, Mineral, Manzanita Lake, Old Station, Susanville, *Chico and *Red Bluff, CA |
*Chico and Red Bluff, CA are NEW duty stations for phase 1 hiring .
Contact information below for the respective duty stations.
| Duty Location | Supervisor | Contact Information |
| Chester, Mineral, Forest Ranch, Chico and Red Bluff, CA | Jacob Botts, Antonio Jimenez and Robert Rice | Jacob.botts@usda.gov, Antonio.jimenez@usda.gov and Robert.rice@usda.gov |
| Fall River Mills, Hat Creek, Old Station and Manzanita Lake, CA | James Miguel and Brandon Tatlow | James.miguel@usda.gov and Brandon.tatlow@usda.gov |
| Susanville, CA | Peter English and Daniel Varney | Peter.english@usda.gov and Daniel.varney@usda.gov |
| Chester, CA (Helitack) | Tyler Williams | Tyler.williams2@usda.gov |
| Chester, CA (Airbase) | Jenna Peters | Jenna.peters@usda.gov |
| Susanville, CA (Hotshot) | Allen Schultze | Allen.schultze@usda.gov |
Be sure to review employment outreaches and vacancy announcements carefully and follow "Where to Apply" and "How to Apply" directions on USA Jobs when submitting your application.
The US Forest Service has implemented an application program for nationwide centralized recruitment notices. Applicants can apply online at USAJOBS.gov.
Forest Service employees enjoy a flexible range of benefits in working for the federal government. Benefits are available to permanent employees and some temporary/term employees.
The Forest Service has part-time and temporary employment Opportunities for Young People, including internships and cooperative student programs.
For specific information about student opportunities on the Lassen, please inquire at our local offices.