BLM announces openings for southern California firefighting positions
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MORENO VALLEY, Calif. -- The Bureau of Land Management California Desert District is currently accepting applications for 2018 summer seasonal firefighting jobs. There are positions available for fire engine crew members, helicopter crew members, dispatchers and fire prevention/mitigation personnel located in southern California.
BLM’s southern California firefighters work at stations in Yucca Valley, Mountain Center/Palm Springs, Apple Valley, Essex and Ridgecrest. The dispatch center is located in San Bernardino. Seasonal firefighters usually work from late April to late October. Government rental housing (barracks) is available at most of the locations for a fee.
“We recommend that people apply early to have the best chance at landing one of these jobs,” said BLM California Desert District Fire Chief Paul Gibbs. “Diversity and inclusion in our workforce are an emphasis for us, and we are trying to increase both in 2018. Most of our permanent workforce started out as summer seasonal firefighters.”
To receive early consideration, applications for the helicopter crew positions must be filed by Jan. 9, 2018. The early consideration deadline for the other positions is Jan. 30, 2018. The final application deadline for all positions is Feb. 27, 2018. Job announcements, including qualifications, salaries, application instructions and application deadlines, are available at www.usajobs.gov. All applications must be filed online.
Applicants should look for announcement numbers:
- BLM-FIRE-2018-005-DE (engines);
- BLM-FIRE-2018-009-DE (helicopter);
- BLM-FIRE-2018-022-DE (fire dispatcher)
- BLM-FIRE-2018-023-DE (logistic dispatcher); and
- BLM-FIRE-2018-040 (prevention/mitigation).
Information on these jobs is available from BLM offices in Apply Valley, 760-240-8500; Ridgecrest, 760-384-5760; Mountain Center/Palm Springs, 760-349-9283; Yucca Valley, 760-367-3043; San Bernardino 909-382-2917; or by contacting Karen Stanley-Wolfe at 951-697-5297.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.