Job Fair for Forestry Firefighters

GOLETA, CA….Los Padres National Forest officials announced plans to hold a job fair at the Monterey Ranger District Office on Wednesday, December 21, from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm. The job fair is free of charge and open to all members of the public seeking information about seasonal Forestry Technician jobs and the Apprentice program with the U.S. Forest Service.

Representatives of Los Padres National Forest fire staff will share information and answer questions for anyone interested in pursuing a career as a wildland firefighter. Suppression equipment such as fire engines and other specialized gear used by wildland firefighters will also be on-hand. Information about vacant temporary and seasonal positions will be available along with instructions on the Internet-based application process.

The U.S. Forest Service is committed to recruiting highly skilled, competent and diverse workforce that reflects the public we serve. The U.S. Forest Service is an equal opportunity employer. For additional information on the Monterey Ranger District job fair, please contact Harold Cook at the Tusi Fire Station (831) 385-1237 or visit the Los Padres National Forest website at http://www.usda.gov/lpnf.
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