The Stanislaus National Forest is seeking qualified applicants to fill temporary, full-time positions for the 2020 field season. Vacancy announcements will be posted to the USAJobs website (www.usajobs.gov) on March 3, 2020 and will close on March 9, 2020.  Please see the list of job opportunities (below), and watch for a follow-up outreach document for specific vacancy announcement information.   We will be filling:

  • Fire Suppression Forestry Technician positions (engine, handcrew, helitack)
  • General Recreation Forestry Technician positions
  • OHV Recreation Technician positions
  • Trails positions
  • Archaeological Technician positions
  • General Laborer positions (road crew)

Target start date is May 11.  Government-provided housing may be available in some locations. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Pay Scale InfoAll positions are paid an hourly rate and will vary by grade.

DutiesDuties vary depending on the position.  A valid driver’s license may be required. Hours usually consists of a 40 hour work week, and some positions may require work on weekends.  Work may be physically demanding and employees will work in a variety of weather conditions.

Points of Contact:

Helitack:  Matt Muller 209-770-0517

Hotshots:  Tim Markin 209-532-3935

Hand crew and engines Mi-Wok and Pinecrest: Shaun Craig – 209-432-3097

Hand crew and engines Groveland: Pat Laeng 209-962-7825 x519

Hand crew and engines Hathaway Pines: Scott Cones 209-813-6030

Archaeology:  Kathy Strain 209-288-6302                

Laborer (road crew): Greg Cox 209-288-6332

Recreation/OHV:  Mi-Wok and Pinecrest – Chuck James 209-768-1210

Hathaway Pines – Casey Jardine 209-813-6011; Groveland – Trent Brown 209-962-7825

FLYER WITH COMPLETE INFORMATION: 2020 Temp SVA Outreach