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Employment
Employees of the USDA Forest Service care for more than 193 million acres of our nation’s National Forests and Grasslands. Together, we help to meet the needs of people and communities today and ensure that these natural resources remain healthy and productive for future generations.
How to Apply
All current Forest Service job vacancies are posted on USAJobs.gov. USAJobs is a web-based application system that enables job candidates to create a profile, search for jobs, sign up for vacancy announcements, apply for jobs, and check the status of jobs for which they have applied.
- Search for current Forest Service jobs on USAJOBS.gov. You can search openings by agency, location, salary range, or by job series. Search for duty stations in Roseburg, Glide, Tiller, Cottage Grove, or Idleyld Park if you are interested in working on the Umpqua National Forest.
- View current and upcoming Forest Service job opportunities in the Forest Service Outreach Database. Respond to any of the notices to learn more about the position and allow the hiring manager to assess initial interest.
Permanent Seasonal Employment
Umpqua National Forest is moving away from temporary seasonal employment opportunities and moving into the future with Permanent Seasonal Employment opportunities (PSEs). PSEs are guaranteed work for a period of time and then furloughed in the off season with the benefits of maintaining health insurance and retirement benefits.
Wildland Firefighter Careers
Temporary seasonal Wildland Firefighter careers will be posted at different times of the year, depending on location. Find out more about fighting fire on the Umpqua National Forest.
Salary and Benefits
Like most federal workers, Forest Service employees are paid on the General Schedule (GS) pay plan. Rates vary based on experience, job duties, and locality.
- Check wages for each GS-level on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management website.
Forest Service employees enjoy a flexible range of benefits, including paid time off, health insurance, life insurance, and retirement savings.
- Learn more about federal employment benefits from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
More Resources for Job Seekers
- Learn more about working for the Forest Service and how to apply for positions.
- Attend a hiring and recruitment event.
- Find employment with the federal government as a veteran from FedsHireVets.gov.
- Learn more about opportunities for students and recent graduates from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
- Review information about hiring processes for persons with disabilities from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
Other Opportunities
The American Conservation Experience (ACE).
Northwest Youth Corps (NYC)