Central Utah Interagency Fire

Employment Opportunities and Hiring Information

 

The Central Utah Interagency Fire Organization is responsible for fire and fuels management on lands administered by the Fishlake National Forest, the Richfield and Fillmore Field Offices of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Capitol Reef National Park, Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge, and the central area of the State of Utah.

 

All employment opportunities will be posted on USA Jobs website: http://www.usajobs.gov/

 

Current Seasonal/Temporary Employment opportunities

 

Many announcements have early consideration cut off dates. Check below for any early considerations dates in Central Utah. Thereafter, applications may be considered as needed during the remaining open period.

 

Fire Recruiting Video

 

Additional information about firefighting and the Central Utah Fire Organization

 

Fishlake National Forest.

To apply for these jobs you must submit an application through USAJOBS at http://www.usajobs.gov which will route you to the new Forest Service hiring program eRecruit. For instructions on applying for FS jobs see How to Apply for FS Jobs

 

Duty locations include: Richfield, Loa, Teasdale, Beaver, and Fillmore. For early consideration apply by March 1, 2013

Job: Forestry Aid (Firefighter)

Series: GS-0462-03

Announcement #: TEMPOCR-0462-03-FIRE-DT

Job: Forestry Technician (Handcrew) WF Module

Series: GS-0462-04

Announcement #: TEMPOCR-462-4-HANDCREW-DT

Job: Forestry Technician (Fuels)

Series: GS-0462-04

Announcement #:

Job: Forestry Technician (Fire Engine Operator)

Series: GS-0462-04

Announcement #: TEMPOCR-0462-4-ENGINE-DT

Job: Forestry Technician (Handcrew) WF Module

Series: GS-0462-05

Announcement #: TEMPOCR-0462-5-HANDCREW-DT

Job: Forestry Technician (Fuels)

Series: GS-0462-05

Announcement #:

Job: Forestry Technician (Fire Engine Operator)

Series: GS-0462-05

Announcement #: TEMPOCR-0462-05-ENGINE-DT

Job: Forestry Technician (Fire Dispatch)

Series: GS-0462-05

Announcement #:

 

 

BLM: Fillmore or Richfield Field Offices. 

To apply for these jobs you must submit an application through USAJOBS at http://www.usajobs.gov.  For additional information on applying for BLM positions see How to Apply.

 

Duty locations include: Richfield, Fillmore, and Little Sahara (Eureka).

Job: Range Technician (Wildland Firefighter)

Series: GS-0455-2,3,4,5

Announcement #: BLM-FIRE-2013-007

For early consideration apply by February 19, 2013

Job: Range Technician (Lead Wildland Firefighter)

Series: GS-0455-6

Announcement #: BLM-FIRE-2013-041

For early consideration apply by February 19, 2013

Job: Range Technician (Initial Attack Dispatcher)

Series: GS-0455-4,5,6

Announcement #: BLM-FIRE-2013-040

Duty Location of Richfield, UT Hiring GS 4/5 only

For early consideration apply by February 12, 201

Job: Range Technician (Logistical Fire Dispatcher)

Series: GS-02151-4,5,7

Announcement #: BLM-FIRE-2013-039

Duty Location of Richfield, UT Hiring GS 4/5 only

For early consideration apply by February 12, 201

 

 

Current permanent full time or career seasonal Employment opportunities                     

 

No Current openings

 

Call When Needed Firefighters

 

Emergency firefighters: In addition to regular government employment, we may train a certain number of individuals to help fight fires in a “Call When Needed” situation.  These positions are called Emergency Firefighters and are often referred to as “ AD’s”.

 

To sign up as an emergency firefighter with Central Utah Fire, you must reside within the boundaries that make up the Central Utah fire organization.  These include the following counties: Juab, Millard, Beaver, Sanpete, Sevier, Piute, and Wayne.  Depending on the need, individuals are selected to be trained as a Wildland firefighter and put on a call when needed list. Applications may be dropped off or mailed to the Richfield Interagency Fire Center, Attn: Tandy Bolling, 1830 S. Industrial Park Road, Richfield, UT 84701; or faxed to 435-896-4521. For more information or to ensure receipt of your application you can contact the fire center at 435-896-8404.

Application period: No new AD firefighters are being hired for the 2013 season.

 

Link to Application

 

Call When Needed CAMP CREW

 

Camp Crew: When large fires occur and a fire camp is set up, help is needed to help keep the camp clean and organized.  You must be 16 years old by the time of hire.

 

To sign up for camp crew with Central Utah Fire, you must reside within the boundaries that make up the Central Utah fire organization.  These include the following counties: Juab, Millard, Beaver, Sanpete, Sevier, Piute, and Wayne. 

 

To apply for camp crew fill out an application at the Richfield Workforce Services Office at 115 E 100 S, Richfield, UT. 

Application period: January 18 through March 29, 2013.  The camp crew coordinator is Cheryl Carpenter of the Richfield Interagency Fire Center, 435-896-8404.

 

For more information about the requirements and qualifications to apply for Camp Crew, read this.