USDA News:

SANTA FE — The Forest Service is hiring Wildland Firefighters for permanent positions on hand crews, engine crews, hotshot crews and more.

Make a lasting impact on the world around you and unlock opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

Join the Forest Service’s New Mexico or Arizona fire organization and be a part of the team that is committed to caring for the land and serving people.

The mission is to protect natural resources for multiple uses for today and future generations.

The Forest Service is holding an in-person recruitment event to fill approximately 31 wildland firefighter permanent positions.

Join them 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 16, at the Santa Fe National Forest Supervisors Office, 11 Forest Lane, Santa Fe, NM 87508. Applicants are invited to come and meet regional fire staff, get application help, and learn about the benefits of working for the Forest Service.

Applicants do not need to attend the recruitment event to apply.

Jobs will be posted on USAJobs.gov using the direct hire authority. Review the job announcement carefully for deadlines and required information to include in your application. Employment start dates may vary.

For more information visit the Wildland Firefighting Hiring webpage.

Visit the Forest Service Careers webpage to learn more about career opportunities, benefits, hiring events, and resources to help with the application process.