October 21, 2025 - CLOVIS, CA. - The Sierra National Forest is hiring! We are looking for dedicated individuals to support fire operations. These positions are vital 
to wildfire preparedness and disaster response across federal and state agencies.
Applications are open now through October 29, 2025 on USAJobs.gov. The Sierra National Forest is looking to fill positions reporting to the Bass Lake Ranger District, the High Sierra Ranger District and the Supervisor’s Office with station location in Big Creek, Fresno, Mariposa, North Fork, Oakhurst, Prather, and Trimmer. When reviewing positions, please ensure you select one of the above locations.
Position | Announcement Number
Wildland Firefighter (Helitack), GW5 - 26-TEMPF3-R5-2PC027-5DH
Wildland Firefighter, GW5 - 26-TEMPF3-R5-2PC028-5DH
Wildland Firefighter, GW5 - 26-TEMPF3-R5-2PC029-5DH
Wildland Firefighter (Fire Engine Operator), GW5 - 26-TEMPF3-R5-2PC030-5DH
Wildland Firefighter, GW3 - 26-TEMPF3-R5-2PC033-3DH
Wildland Firefighter, GW4 - 26-TEMPF3-R5-2PC048-4DH
Wildland Firefighter (Aviation), GW5 - 26-TEMPF3-R5-2SC045-5DH
Forestry Technician (Lookout), GS4 - 26-TEMP3-R5-FS2856-4DH
Any U.S. citizen or national at least 18 years of age can apply. To learn more about the Inyo National Forest visit our websitehttps://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/sierra. For benefits, information about working in wildland fire, or for more information about the Forest Service, visit www.fs.usda.gov.
About the Forest Service: The USDA Forest Service has for more than 100 years brought people and communities together to answer the call of conservation. Grounded in world-class science and technology– and rooted in communities–the Forest Service connects people to nature and to each other. The Forest Service cares for shared natural resources in ways that promote lasting economic, ecological, and social vitality. The agency manages 193 million acres of public land, provides assistance to state and private landowners, maintains the largest wildland fire and forestry research organizations in the world. The Forest Service also has either a direct or indirect role in stewardship of about 900 million forested acres within the U.S., of which over 130 million acres are urban forests where most Americans live.
Source: Sierra National Forest