Fuels Reduction Technician

Estimated Position Dates: April 20, 2026 – October 31, 2026

Location: Tahoe National Forest, Yuba River Ranger District (Nevada City, CA)

Position Benefits

• Pay: $1010/week
• Public Land Corps Hiring Authority
• Housing Allowance: Up to $280/week
• Field Gear Allowance: Up to $500
• Training/Professional Development Allowance: Up to $500

Position Overview: The ACE Member will be assisting in the development of long-term strategic plans for the treatment of fuels using fire, mechanical, and chemical methods. After someone has a few years of fire experience, they would be ready to learn about planning for fuels work. Development tasks would include estimating fuel loading and fuel characteristics, identifying appropriate fuels treatments for various terrain and fuel types, collecting and sharing GIS data, learning what inputs are needed from resource specialists in planning for a prescribed fire, and identifying or creating a good holding feature, updating and creating burn plans, and collecting fuel moisture data.

Forest Service Minimum Requirements:

• Firefighter Type 2
• Required training: S-130, S-190, ICA-100, L-180
• Current Work Capacity Test (WCT-Pack Test) certification at the appropriate level (arduous/moderate/light)
• 2+ Seasons wildland fire suppression experience (minimum 270 days)