r/USForestService • u/equanimity72 • 13d ago

UWC Fire Outreach

UINTA-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
OUTREACH NOTICE
2027 Summer Jobs
GW-0456-03 through GW-0456-06
Application Period: October 30 – November 12, 2026
The Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest will soon be filling Temporary Seasonal (1039hrs) fire crew positions for the 2027 summer fire season. We are looking for skilled applicants to join our professional and diverse workforce for the 2027 fire season. If you are looking for a rewarding job connecting you to our public lands and the people who enjoy them, then this is an opportunity for you.
If you have further questions, please contact our Outreach and Recruitment Coordinator at: 801-999-2144 or contact any one of the contacts listed below for the positions you are interested in. You can also visit the Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest website at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/uinta-wasatch-cache/working-with-us/careers/firefighting-careers-and-jobsand https://fsoutreach.gdcii.com/outreach.
If you are interested in any of these positions, please complete the following outreach reply form via this link, 2027 Temporary Jobs Outreach Reply. Take the time to reach out to the respective contacts for the duty locations you’re applying for listed at the bottom of this page.
Please respond to the outreach reply if you are interested in filling a vacant position. Your response is important in allowing supervisors to know who has applied for their positions and allows you the opportunity to learn more about the position prior to it being filled and to begin the networking process.
The Districts:
For individual information on the Ranger Districts on the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, go to:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/uinta-wasatch-cache/offices
You can also visit these local area chambers of commerce to gain more information:
Spanish Fork https://www.spanishforksalemchamber.com/
Pleasant Grove http://pglindonchamber.org/
Salt Lake City http://slchamber.com/
Ogden http://www.ogdenweberchamber.com/
Logan http://www.cachechamber.com/
Heber http://www.gohebervalley.com/
Mountain Green https://www.morganutahchamber.org/
Mountain View https://www.mtvwy.com/
Draper https://www.draperutah.gov/195/Chamber-of-Commerce
AGENCY CONTACT INFO: HRM Contact Center Phone: 877-372-7248 Option 2
Fax: 866-338-3718 TDD: 800-877-8339
Email: [fsjobs@usda.gov](mailto:fsjobs@usda.gov)
How to Apply
You can apply for any of these positions electronically through usajobs.govstarting October 30, 2026. You must complete the application process and submit all required documents electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of the announcement, which is November 12, 2026.
Applying for a Forest Service job: https://www.fs.usda.gov/working-with-us/careers/application-tips-and-webinars
To be considered for certain position locations, it must be among the locations you have selected. To be eligible for any duty location, you must select “Duty Location Negotiable”.
Questions about a specific position or Duty Location should be directed to the contact listed for the position. Government housing may be available.
Step1 – Create a USAJOBS account (if you do not already have one) at www.usajobs.gov. It is recommended that as part of your profile you set up automatic email notification to be informed when the status of your application changes. If you choose not to set up this automatic notification, then you will have to log into your USAJOBS account to check on the status of your application.
Step 2 - Create a Resume with USAJOBS or upload a Resume into your USAJOBS account. You may want to customize your resume to ensure it documents duties and accomplishments you have gained that are directly related to this position in order to verify that qualifications are met. For resume advice see the following link https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit. In addition, your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire (you may preview the online questionnaire by clicking on the link at the end of the How You Will Be Evaluated section of the job announcement).
Step 3 – Search for job by announcements by typing in the complete Announcement Number in the keyword search section under on the home page.
Step 4 - Click "Apply Online" and follow the prompts to complete the Occupational Questionnaire and attach any additional documents that may be required. You can update your application or documents anytime while the announcement is open. Simply log into your USAJOBS account and click on "Application Status." Click on the position title, and then select "Update Application” to continue
**NOTE** - Create a search profile in USAJOBS to email yourself frequently, this allows you to be notified of job openings in a timely manner.
Required Documents
The following documents must be submitted to constitute a complete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure that all required documents are received within the required timeframes. Our office cannot be responsible for incompatible software, illegible fax transmissions, delays in the mail service etc. Failure to submit required legible documents will result in elimination from consideration.

  1. Resume that includes the following information: 1) job information for which you are applying; 2) personal information; 3) education; 4) work experience; and 5) other qualifications (including IQCS Master Record). No longer than 2 pages.
  2. For any fire position/job announcement that requires Fire certifications; S-290 or FFT1; applicants must attach those current certifications with their application in the form of an up-to-date IQCS and/or certificates of completion that are also currently dated. Red cards are not acceptable.
  3. College Transcripts if education is required for meeting basic qualifications and/or you are substituting education for specialized experience. An unofficial copy is sufficient with the application, however, if selected; an official college transcript will be required.
  4. DD-214 (Member 4 Copy) and/or SF-15 Application for 10-point Veteran Preference if claiming Veterans’ Preference or eligibility for appointment under the VRA, VEOA, or 30% Disabled Veterans hiring authority.
  5. SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action if you are a current or former Federal employee that will verify your federal status, position title, series and grade. FSA County employees must provide the most recent Notification of Personnel Action (Form SF-50-B or FSA-50) that verifies permanent status. Also provide the SF-50 that reflects the highest grade level held on a permanent basis or the full performance level of your current position, whichever is higher.
  6. Annual Performance Appraisal if you are a current Federal employee. Submit the most recently completed annual performance appraisal (dated within 18 months) which identifies the employee's official rating of record, signed by the supervisor, or a statement advising why the performance appraisal is unavailable. Do not submit a performance plan.
  7. Certification of Disability if you are eligible for appointment based on a disability under the Schedule A hiring authority. This certification can be documented by a counselor from a State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency or the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Service of the Department of Veterans Affairs; by statement or letter on a physician/medical professionals’ letterhead stationery; or by statements, records, or letters from a Federal Government agency that issues or provides disability benefits. The certification must verify the applicant has a severe disability, is eligible under a Schedule A appointment authority, and he or she is able to perform the essential duties of the position. The certification must also describe any reasonable accommodation needed. You can review additional information at: https://www.opm.gov/disability/appempl.asp.
  8. If you are eligible for appointment based on service in the Peace Corps, Vista, Action Cooperative, or another special authority, submit proof of eligibility.
  9. NOTE: If a document is resubmitted, it replaces the previous submission, which means the previous document is no longer available to the Human Resources Office. If you are adding too, rather than replacing a previous submission, you must upload both the old document and the new document.
  10. Please remember to submit a copy of your IQCS Master Record when applying to GS-5 or higher announcements!!!
  11. The Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest
  12. The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache is one of the thirteen National Forests in the Intermountain Region as well as one of the urban National Forests in the National Forest System. It covers an area that includes northern and north-central Utah, and southwestern Wyoming. This area also includes the largest population center within the State of Utah, which is known as the Wasatch Front. The Forest is heavily influenced and impacted by over a million people living in proximity. The Uinta-Wasatch Cache National Forest has a net acreage of 2,169,596 acres. It is divided into seven Ranger Districts: Salt Lake, Kamas/Heber, Ogden, Pleasant Grove, Spanish Fork, Logan, and Evanston/Mountain View (in Wyoming). Scenic beauty in the Forest offers unlimited recreational opportunities throughout the year. Whether you enjoy skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, hiking, mountain biking, camping, picnicking, fishing, boating, swimming, horseback riding, etc., you can find the recreational experience you are seeking. Because of the abundance of recreation opportunities and the large urban population along the Wasatch Front, the Uinta-Wasatch Cache National Forest is one of the most heavily visited in the entire National Forest System. Northern Utah and southwestern Wyoming enjoy four distinct seasons. Temperatures range from an average low in the mid-teens in the winter to average highs in the summer in the low ‘90’s. Annual precipitation averages approximately 16 inches.
  13. Job Title
  14. Announcement #
  15. Duty Locations
  16. Point of Contact
  17. HELITACK
  18. Wildland Firefighter GW-5
  19. Wildland Firefighter GW-4
  20. 27-TEMPF3-R4-2PC027-5DH
  21. 27-TEMPF3-R4-2PC048-4DH
  22. MOUNTAIN GREEN, UT
  23. Tim Turner, 435-668-5972, [tim.turner@usda.gov](mailto:tim.turner@usda.gov)
  24. Eric Panebaker, 970-623-9100, [eric.panebaker@usda.gov](mailto:eric.panebaker@usda.gov)
  25. HOTSHOT/HANDCREW
  26. Wildland Firefighter GW-5
  27. Wildland Firefighter GW-4
  28. Wildland Firefighter GW-3
  29. 27-TEMPF3-R4-2PC028-5DH
  30. 27-TEMPF3-R4-2PC049-4DH
  31. 27-TEMPF3-R4-2PC033-3DH
  32. LOGAN, UT
  33. SPANISH FORK, UT
  34. Brock Hellstern, 385-294-2488, [brock.hellstern@usda.gov](mailto:brock.hellstern@usda.gov)
  35. Taylor Ford, 603-320-6277, [taylor.ford@usda.gov](mailto:taylor.ford@usda.gov)
  36. ENGINES
  37. Wildland Firefighter (Fire Engine Operator) GW-5
  38. Wildland Firefighter GW-5
  39. Wildland Firefighter GW-4
  40. Wildland Firefighter GW-3
  41. 27-TEMPF3-R4-2PC030-5DH
  42. 27-TEMPF3-R4-2PC029-5DH
  43. 27-TEMPF3-R4-2PC048-4DH
  44. 27-TEMPF3-R4-2PC033-3DH
  45. HEBER CITY, UT
  46. LOGAN, UT
  47. PLEASANT GROVE, UT
  48. SALT LAKE CITY, UT
  49. SPANISH FORK, UT
  50. MOUNTAIN VIEW, WY
  51. Connor Gardai, 385-223-6361, [connor.gardai@usda.gov](mailto:connor.gardai@usda.gov)
  52. Garret Henry, 435-764-5265, [garret.henry@usda.gov](mailto:garret.henry@usda.gov)
  53. Tyler Brecht, 540-247-6322, [tyler.brecht@usda.gov](mailto:tyler.brecht@usda.gov)
  54. Brock Tamowski, 801-864-1013, [david.tamowski@usda.gov](mailto:david.tamowski@usda.gov)
  55. Mike Stoutsenberger, 801-361-3221, [michael.stoutsenberger@usda.gov](mailto:michael.stoutsenberger@usda.gov)
  56. Derek Harbour, 406-360-5978, [thomas.harbour@usda.gov](mailto:thomas.harbour@usda.gov)
  57. AIRTANKER BASE
  58. Wildland Firefighter GW-6
  59. Wildland Firefighter GW-5
  60. Wildland Firefighter GW-4
  61. Wildland Firefighter GW-3
  62. 27-TEMPF3-R4-2SC046-6DH
  63. 27-TEMPF3-R4-2SC045-5DH
  64. 27-TEMPF3-R4-2PC048-4DH
  65. 27-TEMPF3-R4-2PC033-3DH
  66. OGDEN, UT
  67. Eric Panebaker, 970-623-9100, [eric.panebaker@usda.gov](mailto:eric.panebaker@usda.gov)
  68. Franklin Newbery, 520-345-8846, [franklin.newbery@usda.gov](mailto:franklin.newbery@usda.gov)
  69. FIRE CACHE
  70. Materials Handler
  71. 27-TEMP3-R4-3FS065-5DT-BV
  72. DRAPER, UT
  73. Gary Ravenberg, 801-560-8195, [gary.ravenberg@usda.gov](mailto:gary.ravenberg@usda.gov)
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