Employment

 
Photo: Forestry Technicians (Trails) doing trail improvements at a stream crossing.Photo: Biological Technician (Fisheries) measuring pool depth during a stream survey.Photo: Forestry Technicians (Fire) igniting a prescribed burn.Photo: Biological Technicians (Fisheries) measuring fish during a survey.Photo: Forestry Technician (Sale Preparation) inspecting a commercial harvest thinning project.Photo: Biological Technician (Fisheries) performing a fish survey.Photo: Forestry Technicians (Fire) finishing up a prescribed burn at night.Photo: Biological Technicians (Fisheries) counting trout during a fish survey.Photo: Forestry Technician (Silviculture) recording timber stand measurements.Photo: Biological Technician (Fisheries) taking a moment to enjoy the view.Photo: Forestry Technician (Silviculture) flagging timber stand measurement locations.

 

 

Seasonal Job Opportunities 

The US Forest Service will accept applications for seasonal positions online at www.usajobs.gov for 2024 this October-November.

Is the Forest Service a good fit for you?

Collaboration and connections with communities are at the heart of what we do. So, in addition to the experience and skills described in the previous pages, we’re also looking for people who share a passion for the mission of the Forest Service, enjoy interacting with people from all walks of life, believe that working together with other people can often generate better ideas and solutions than working alone, and are active in their community (e.g., as a volunteer, active in local community organizations, etc).

Federal Employment Resources 

  • USA Jobs

    Rx Map

    The official application portal for federal positions

  • OPM

    InciWeb Map

    Office of Personnel Management: The official source of information on federal positions

  • FS Outreach

    NEWICC Webpage

    Forest Service outreach page: intended for non-competetive eligible hiring authorities

Hiring Authorities 

  • Veterans' Preference

    Veterans Website

    Learn about the requirements for Veterans' preference

  • Pathways

    Pathways Website

    Pathways: For students and recent graduates to federal careers

  • Resource Assistants Internship

    RA Webpage

    Internship program providing non-competitive eligibility