TEMPORARY SEASONAL POSITIONS
Temporary Seasonal Hiring – Forestry Technician (Fire) – Duty Location: John Day, OR
Application Period for the 2025 season: To be announced.
GS-04 Temp 1039 Announcement Number: To be announced.
GS-04 Requirements: 90 days of fire experience. No helitack experience required.
GS-05 Temp 1039 Announcement Number: To be announced.
GS-05 Requirements: FFT1 and S-290. No helitack experience required.
Applications must be submitted through USA Jobs within the posted application period to be considered. You must select John Day, OR as the duty location if you want to work with the Malheur Rappel Crew. Tentative selection notifications will be made late January.
If you have questions about temp hiring, please contact:
Ethan Makarowski | Program Manager | [email protected] | 503.936.1759
Clay Waley | Airbase Manager | [email protected] | 541.575.3371
Application Period for the 2025 season: To be announced.
GS-04 Temp 1039 Announcement Number: To be announced.
GS-04 Requirements: 90 days of fire experience. No helitack experience required.
GS-05 Temp 1039 Announcement Number: To be announced.
GS-05 Requirements: FFT1 and S-290. No helitack experience required.
Applications must be submitted through USA Jobs within the posted application period to be considered. You must select John Day, OR as the duty location if you want to work with the Malheur Rappel Crew. Tentative selection notifications will be made late January.
If you have questions about temp hiring, please contact:
Ethan Makarowski | Program Manager | [email protected] | 503.936.1759
Clay Waley | Airbase Manager | [email protected] | 541.575.3371
PERMANENT POSITIONS
Permanent Centralized Fire Hire – Forestry Technician (Helitack) – Duty Location: John Day, OR
Application period for the 2025 season: August 23, 2024 - September 24, 2024
GS-04/05 Senior Firefighter 13/13 Announcement Number: 25-FIRE-P1VA-HTKSRFF-45DH
GS-06/07 Squad Leader 18/8 Announcement Number: 25-FIRE-P1VA-HTKSQLR-67DH
GS-07/08 Assistant Program Manager 26/0 Announcement Number: 25-FIRE-P1VA-HTKASST-78DH
GS-09 Program Manager 26/0 Announcement Number: 25-FIRE-P1VA-HLTKMGR-9DH
Applications must be submitted through USA Jobs within the posted application period to be considered. You must select John Day, OR as the duty location if you want to work with the Malheur Rappel Crew. Tentative selection occurs in November.
If you have questions about perm hiring, please contact:
Ethan Makarowski | Program Manager | [email protected] | 503.936.1759
Clay Waley | Airbase Manager | [email protected] | 541.575.3371
Application period for the 2025 season: August 23, 2024 - September 24, 2024
GS-04/05 Senior Firefighter 13/13 Announcement Number: 25-FIRE-P1VA-HTKSRFF-45DH
GS-06/07 Squad Leader 18/8 Announcement Number: 25-FIRE-P1VA-HTKSQLR-67DH
GS-07/08 Assistant Program Manager 26/0 Announcement Number: 25-FIRE-P1VA-HTKASST-78DH
GS-09 Program Manager 26/0 Announcement Number: 25-FIRE-P1VA-HLTKMGR-9DH
Applications must be submitted through USA Jobs within the posted application period to be considered. You must select John Day, OR as the duty location if you want to work with the Malheur Rappel Crew. Tentative selection occurs in November.
If you have questions about perm hiring, please contact:
Ethan Makarowski | Program Manager | [email protected] | 503.936.1759
Clay Waley | Airbase Manager | [email protected] | 541.575.3371
DETAIL PROGRAM
We welcome detailers at the Malheur Rappel Crew at all levels for permanent Forest Service employees. Applications for our detail program are submitted directly to our hiring manager and must include a resume, a current copy of your IQCS, and completed Malheur Aviation Detail Application Forms.
If you have questions about our detail program, please contact:
Ethan Makarowski | Program Manager | [email protected] | 503.936.1759
Clay Waley | Airbase Manager | [email protected] | 541.575.3371
If you have questions about our detail program, please contact:
Ethan Makarowski | Program Manager | [email protected] | 503.936.1759
Clay Waley | Airbase Manager | [email protected] | 541.575.3371
THE SELECTION PROCESS
Each year, the Malheur Rappel Crew seeks quality individuals to join our team. Before being considered for a position, applicants must meet these basic minimum requirements: be 18 years of age at the time of hire, be able to provide proof of U.S. citizenship, have at least one season (90 days or more) of wildland fire experience, and be able to complete the Work Capacity Test (WCT) at the arduous level.
We typically look for applicants with 3+ years of experience on hotshot crews, hand crews, engines, or helitack, though we do occasionally hire individuals with less experience. A combination of good attitude, excellent fitness, and life experience can make all the difference.
Our preference is for applicants at the GS-04/05 level to have some or all of the following qualifications: ICT5, FFT1, FAL2, EMTB, HECM, or other more advanced qualifications. While none of these are requirements, they all go a long way in making your application stand out.
We also encourage anyone interested in our program to give us a call us, email our hiring manager, or schedule a base visit – there are crewmembers here year-round who would be happy to give base tours and answer any questions you may have.
We typically look for applicants with 3+ years of experience on hotshot crews, hand crews, engines, or helitack, though we do occasionally hire individuals with less experience. A combination of good attitude, excellent fitness, and life experience can make all the difference.
Our preference is for applicants at the GS-04/05 level to have some or all of the following qualifications: ICT5, FFT1, FAL2, EMTB, HECM, or other more advanced qualifications. While none of these are requirements, they all go a long way in making your application stand out.
We also encourage anyone interested in our program to give us a call us, email our hiring manager, or schedule a base visit – there are crewmembers here year-round who would be happy to give base tours and answer any questions you may have.
HOW TO APPLY
- All temporary and permanent hiring is done through USA Jobs.
- You must have an account with USA Jobs in order to submit an application.
- Make sure your application materials are uploaded and up to date ahead of time – these can include resumes, IQCS records, SF-50s, and recent performance appraisals.
- Make sure to apply to the specific announcement you are looking for and select John Day, OR as your duty location.
For more specific information on USA Jobs, the application process, or position requirements, we suggest exploring a few of the links below:
USA Jobs
USA Jobs How-To
Application Tips
Position Requirements
If you have any questions about our program, feel free to contact the base : 541.575.3384
