Seasonal Positions Available The Umatilla National is seeking motivated individuals to fill natural resource and positions for the Summer of 2017 (approximately 30 ). These are federal positions that require hard work and dedication. A passion for the outdoors is required. Start Your Career Many permanent Forest Service employees started out as a seasonal employee. This is how many employees “got their foot in the door”. Many firefighting jobs look for wildland experience and training. Each seasonal employee will have an opportunity to attend on-the-job training. This training, called “Guard School”, is a one week school covering the basics of wildland fire suppression, fire behavior, human factors, and the incident command system (S-130. S-190, S-110, I-100, L-180). Upon completion of “Guard School” the employee will be qualified to fight wildland fire as a Fire Fighter Type 2. Applying thru USAJOBS All applications must be submitted through usajobs.gov. Contact Information UMATILLA As with any online jobsite, the application process [email protected] requires information about you that may not be readily Website: goo.gl/QjsEs9 available. We recommend gathering information, creating www.facebook.com/UmatillaNF/ NATIONAL FOREST a profile, and giving yourself ample time to complete the application process. Applications must be submitted by Umatilla National Forest SUMMER 2017 the time indicated on the closing date. There is no Supervisor’s Office process for accepting late applications. 72510 Coyote Road Pendleton, OR 97801 RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Questions? Need Help? 541-278-3716 Visit one of the websites below for questions regarding  Apply Nov. 15th - 21st for Summer 2017 your application, eligibility, or federal resume. See the Recruitment Video Umatilla National Forest positions. back of the pamphlet for ways to contact us. “The Heart of a Firefighter” Recruitment Site  Setup your profile now on USAjobs.gov! https://www.usajobs.gov/Help  Visit our website for full details. http://www.fs.fed.us/working-with-us/jobs/how-to-apply  https://youtu.be/HY5Z_pfFUK4 Firefighter applicants must be 18 years of age by Nov. 21st 2016. https://youtu.be/QxJFIfkOQLY sites.google.com/site/umatillafam/ Perks of Being a Forest Service What’s a Technician?

Wildland Firefighter “Forestry Technician” is a broad title that covers many  Personal and Professional Development occupations in the Forest Service. Forestry Technicians assigned to a or engine have duties primarily  Forestry Work Experience concerned with fire suppression and fuels management.  Wildland Fire Experience However it is common for Forestry Technicians to do a  Outdoor Work Environment variety of other forestry and resource management  Unique, Dynamic Environment  Cohesive Team Oriented Environment  On-the-Job Training WILL THIS BE YOU?  Daily Physical Training The Umatilla National Forest  Nationwide Travel Opportunities Located in the Blue Mountains of southeast Washington  Leadership Opportunities and northeast Oregon, covers 1.4 million acres of diverse  Challenging and Fulfilling Work landscapes and plant communities. The Forest has some mountainous terrain, but most of the Forest consists of v  Diverse Daily Duties -shaped valleys separated by narrow ridges or plateaus. The landscape also includes heavily timbered slopes,

grassland ridges and benches, and bold basalt outcroppings. There are four Ranger Districts. Pomeroy Ranger District - located in Pomeroy, WA. The district staffs 2 Type 6 Engine Modules, 1 Ten-person handcrew module and fire lookout. Walla Walla Ranger District - located in Walla Walla, WA. The district staffs 3 Type 6 Engine Modules, 1 Ten- person handcrew module and 3 fire lookouts.

Heppner Ranger District - located in Heppner, OR. The district staffs 3 Type 6 Engine Modules, 1 Ten-person handcrew module and 1 fire lookout.

All applicants must be 18 years of age by the application closing date. North Fork John Day Ranger District - located in Ukiah, OR. The district staffs 3 Type 6 Engine Module, 1 Ten- In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture person handcrew module and 2 fire lookouts. The (USDA) policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. (Not all district also staffs 1 Twenty-person Veterans handcrew prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who which primary focus is working on vegetation require alternative means for communication of program information management projects across the forest and supporting (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET fire suppression activities throughout the summer. Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326- More info at: http://www.fs.usda.gov/umatilla W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice or TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.