Forestry Technician (Lookout)
Summary
Monitors forests from a lookout tower, detects wildfires, reports smoke and weather conditions, and relays critical fire prevention information via radio.
Job Corps graduates are encouraged to apply This position is located within a National Forest.This position is established on a Forest Service unit to provide for the detection and reporting of fires from a lookout station.
Uses standard fire finders to locate observed smoke. Estimates distance to smokes and probable size and characteristics of fires. Determines map location of fires with reference to known landmarks.
Reports azimuth, distance, location, volume, color, behavior of smoke, and other pertinent information by radio or telephone.
Continues to observe the area and reports significant changes such as increased smoke, wind conditions, changes in color or volume of smoke, etc.
Observes ground lightning strikes, thunderstorms, and build-up cloud formations and reports significant observations.
Records and reports daily weather observations. Maintains records and log books. Makes minor adjustments and maintains lookout equipment.
Maintains lookout station and grounds in a neat and orderly condition.
Operates a radio communications center which connects other lookout stations and radio sets.
Receives and relays messages and information received relating to weather forecasts, fire hazard conditions, fire emergencies, accidents, and location of work crews and personnel.
Serves as key contact at a lookout station visited by large numbers of people during the fire season.
Promotes the fire prevention program by explaining State and Federal laws, policies, and regulations, as well as fire prevention methods and procedures and fire hazard conditions.
You must be a US Citizen or US National. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt. Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Direct Deposit Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of your choosing. Must be 18 years of age. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify.gov. Willing to live/work in remote locations (volatile/unpredictable).