It’s That Time of Year Again!

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Hey folks,

There’s some lookout applications posted right now on USAJobs, all in the American Southwest for the U.S. Forest Service. In years past, Region 3 of the USFS has flown positions late summer, and then a much larger round of hiring comes in the fall.

So if you’re an aspiring lookout, or a returning looking for a change of scenery, now is the time to polish off your résumé and start researching some districts. For aspiring lookouts in particular, this is a good opportunity to carefully read through the Position Description and Eligibility requirements to ensure that your application meets the criteria. If you haven’t already, set up a job alert so you’ll know when the main body of postings comes out in a few months.

If you’re not dead set on another Region, like hot sunny weather, and have strong opinions on green chile, now’s your chance to work a lookout in Arizona or New Mexico!