Job Openings: Seasonal Fuel Reduction Crewmembers and Defensible Space Inspectors
by Martin Goldberg | Jan 27, 2026
The City of South Lake Tahoe along with the Lake Valley Fire Protection District is recruiting for two Fuel Reduction Crew Leads, six crewmembers and 2 defensible space inspectors for the summer season.
Fuel Reduction Crew Lead (Seasonal)
Fuel Reduction Crew Member
Defensible Space Inspector (Seasonal)
The start date for these positions is anticipated to start around April 15 – April 30, 2026 depending on weather conditions, and will go for 6 months at 40 hours per week, or 960 hours total. The anticipated end date for this position is mid to late October 2026.
Applications will be accepted until February 20, 2026. Interviews will take place in late February.
For questions regarding this role, please contact Jay Manning, Fire Division Chief at JManning@cityofslt.gov.