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Position Description: The Plumas National Forest is planning to fill many temporary firefighting positions in various locations. These temporary positions can start as early as April and usually end in November. Hotshot, Helitack, Engine, Dispatch. Lookout and Fuels positions are available for the 2026 fire season. Applicants may apply for these jobs through the USA Jobs website at https://www.usajobs.gov. Applicants are encouraged to read the vacancy announcements thoroughly for specific information about job requirements, how to apply, and points of contact and phone numbers for more detailed guidance on available positions. Having a simple, complete resume is very helpful prior to starting the online application.
APPLY BETWEEN OCTOBER 15, 2025 AND OCTOBER 29, 2025 (CLOSED)
Position Description: The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is recruiting to fill approximately 150 temporary Defensible Space Inspector (Forestry Aide) positions on a statewide basis. Primary duties of these positions include performance of defensible space inspections and interacting with the public to provide fire prevention information. All appointments are temporary and will not become permanent.
Call DSI Hotline (951-901-5051) for questions regarding the filing process. Position is open until filled.
Job Description
Under close supervision, as a temporary employee, to do heavy physical work involved in fire fighting as a member of a fire crew; to assist in building, grounds, and equipment maintenance and repair; and to do other related work. As a member of a fire crew, receives training in wildland, rural, and structural fire suppression methods and techniques; fights fire as a member of a fire crew using tools and equipment such as a shovel, axe, McLeod, Pulaski, and back pump; clears trails, cuts brush; assists in building, grounds, and equipment maintenance and repair; inspects, cleans and repairs fire hose and equipment, sharpens fire tools, paints equipment and buildings and performs semiskilled or laboring construction work; performs general station housekeeping and kitchen duties.
Apply by 11/30 2025. Please call the FFI Hotline (951-901-5051) for questions regarding the filing process.
- Internship opportunities pay $19.50–$21.50/hr with housing allowance available; some include use of SPI vehicles for fieldwork.
- Seasonal opportunities pay $22–$26/hr and include meals, lodging for overnight travel, and transportation to field sites; housing allowance or benefits may also apply.
Positions include: (click for job descriptions)
- Botanist Aide
- Wildlife Aide
- Forestry Technician​​
- Wildlife Technician
- Reforestation Technician
- Conifer Orchard & Nursery Intern
- Research Technician
- Procurement Forestry Intern
APPLICATIONS CLOSE FEBRUARY 16th 2026
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