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Employment
Are you ready to make a difference? A career with the Forest Service is a chance to work for nature and leave a lasting impact. Put your skills to work toward a career that matters! In a world of options, why choose a career with the US Forest Service?! A Forest Service Career means commitment to more than a job!
When you work for the Forest Service, you have a values-based, purpose-driven, relationship-focused career that is dedicated to the mission of caring for the land and serving people! It doesn't matter if your duties include hydrology or human resources, public affairs, forestry or finance or fire -- EVERY employee is part of an excellent team working toward common goals! This is Who We Are!
So no matter what your field of interest, consider working with us! Call our office today for more information.
On this page you will find:
On this Page
- Apply Now - current openings, upcoming openings, student and hiring events, and open-continuous recruitment for the Allegheny National Forest
- Benefits and Pay
- Resumes, Applications and the Federal Government - helpful information for resumes and using USAJobs, and resources for Military Veterans
- This is Who We Are - video
Start your journey by clicking the buttons below and join us in “caring for the land and serving people.”
Available Positions On the Allegheny National Forest
Temporary Positions
Many of our employees started their Forest Service careers as temporary (or seasonal) employees. While these positions do not guarantee full-time employment with the Forest Service, they do provide a great introduction to the agency.
The Forest Service employs individuals from diverse social and academic backgrounds into a full range of career fields and positions. More information about permanent positions coming soon!
The U.S. Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) is a summer youth employment program that engages young people ages 15-18 in meaningful work experiences on national public lands.
Benefits and Pay
Resumes, Applications, and the Federal Government
Helpful Information
- Webinar: How to Apply on USAJobs
- Handout: Navigating USAJobs (PDF)
- Handout: How to Set USAJobs Email Alerts (PDF)
- Webinar: Tips for Job Seekers
- Webinar: Federal Resume Workshop
- Handout: Federal Resume Guide (PDF)
Helpful Links and Resources:
- Benefits of Federal Jobs
- Federal Jobs by College Major
- Veteran Hiring Information Handout
- Pathways - Pathways Programs provide paid employment opportunities with the Federal government for high school students, undergraduates, post-graduates and recent graduates.
- Top Forest Service Jobs
Resources for Military Veterans
Military veterans account for 12 percent of our workforce. We use several hiring authorities to help our men and women in uniform gain employment such as:
This is Who We Are
Please take time to watch Chief Vicki Christiansen in This is Who We Are, a video about the mission and values of the U.S. Forest Service.
Features
Faces of the Forest
Find out about some of the many employees on the Allegheny National Forest, what they do and what brought them to the Forest Service.