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. For the 2012 Fire Season, apply by February 21 for early consideration.  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. View Outreach

To apply for these jobs you must submit an application through AVUE at https://www.avuedigitalservices.com/ . For instructions on applying for FS jobs see How to Apply for FS Jobs

Duty locations include: Richfield, Loa, Teasdale, Beaver, and Fillmore.

Job: Forestry Aid (Firefighter)

Series: GS-0462-03

Announcement #: OCRT-462-3-FIRE-DT

Job: Forestry Technician (Handcrew) WF Module

Series: GS-0462-04

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

Job: Forestry Technician (Fuels)

Series: GS-0462-04

Announcement #: OCRT-462-4-FUELS-DT

Job: Forestry Technician (Fire Engine Operator)

Series: GS-0462-04

Announcement #: OCRT-462-4-ENGINE

Job: Forestry Technician (Handcrew) WF Module

Series: GS-0462-05

Announcement #: OCRT-462-5-HANDCREW-DT-REL2

Job: Forestry Technician (Fuels)

Series: GS-0462-05

Announcement #: OCRT-462-5-FUELS-DT-REL2

Job: Forestry Technician (Fire Engine Operator)

Series: GS-0462-05

Announcement #: OCRT-462-5-ENGINE-DT-REL2

Job: Forestry Technician (Fire Dispatch)

Series: GS-0462-05

Announcement #: OCRT-462-5-FFDISP-DT

 

 

BLM: Fillmore or Richfield Field Offices. 

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

Duty locations include: Richfield, Fillmore, and Little Sahara.

Job: Range Technician (Wildland Firefighter)

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

Announcement #: BLM-FIRE-2012-023-A

Job: Range Technician (Lead Wildland Firefighter)

Series: GS-0455-6

Announcement #: BLM-FIRE-2012-044

Job: Range Technician (Fire Dispatcher)

Series: GS-0455-4,5,6

Announcement #: BLM-FIRE-2012-037

 

 

Current permanent full time or career seasonal Employment opportunities                     

 

Position: District Assistant Fire Management Officer: NTE 2 Years

Series/Grade: GS-0462-8/9

Tour of Duty: Permanent Full Time for 1 year with option to extend, not to exceed 24 months

Announcement Numbers: PERM-OCR-462-8/9-AFMO-G (Merit)

                                        PERM-OCR-462-8/9-AFMO-DP (Demo)

Closes: February 27, 2012

Location: Fishlake National Forest; Beaver Ranger District, Beaver, UT

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Position: Forest Fire Management Officer

Series/Grade: GS-0301-12/13

Tour of Duty: Permanent Full Time

Announcement Numbers: OCRP-301-FFMO(H)-12/13G

Closes: March 6, 2012

Location: Fishlake and Manti-LsSal National Forests. Duty Station Richfield or Price, UT.

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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 or Jeremiah Jones, 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: To Be Determined

 

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 1 through March 31.  The camp crew coordinator is Carene Seager of the Richfield BLM Field Office, 435-896-1592.