Careers and Jobs
Make a lasting impact on your community in an agency that values excellence and efficiency. The Forest Service offers rewarding opportunities for professional growth and career advancement in federal land management. We hire a variety of permanent and temporary positions across New Mexico, Arizona, and Oklahoma, including wildland firefighters, recreation technicians, visitor information assistants, and more.
Upcoming Hiring and Recruiting Events
There are no upcoming hiring and recruiting events at this time. For information on future events related to wildland fire positions, please complete this form.
Temp Jobs by Forest
The Forest Service hires for temporary and seasonal positions in 4 hiring events a year, approximately 4-8 months before their expected start date. Seasonal positions are typically posted on USAJOBS at the following times:
- For late Fall/early Winter start dates, job applications are typically open in late June-early July.
- For late Winter/early Spring start dates, job applications are typically open in August.
- For late Spring/early Summer start dates, job applications are typically open in late October-early November.
- For late Summer/early Fall start dates, job applications are typically open in late January-early February.
Find Jobs, Internships, and Other Opportunities
All Current Openings
Review current job openings and recruiting events with the Forest Service Southwestern Region. Make a lasting impact on the world and unlock rewarding opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
Learn About Jobs in Wildland Fire
Learn more about what it takes to work in wildland fire, as well as information about upcoming recruitment and hiring events.
Pathways Program
The Pathways Program is a great opportunity for high school, undergraduate and postgraduate students and recent graduates to explore a career with the Forest Service.
Youth Opportunities
The Forest Service has multiple opportunities for young people, including Job Corps, Youth Conservation Corps, the Resource Assistants Program, and more.
Benefits, Resume Help and Webinars
As a federal agency, the Forest Service offers a plethora of phenomenal benefits, including paid time off; flexible work schedules; comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance plans; paid wellness time; and so much more!
Where to find current job openings
- USAJOBS
- All Forest Service jobs (map)
- Outreach announcements (jobs that may be advertised)