Employment

Jobs that are moving land management into the future!

Interested in working for the Forest Service? We offer a variety of opportunities ranging from student programs to volunteer programs, and full time and temporary employment for people with skills in several areas. Join a workforce with purpose! Apply on USAJOBS.

  • Permanent Jobs

    USDA Forest Service employee around cut timber

    Our extraordinary diversity of occupations and locations provide you with many opportunities. Learn how to apply for a Forest Service job, including finding position outreaches, using USAJobs, writing a federal resume, webinars, and more.

    NOW HIRING on our Forest!!

  • Seasonal Jobs

    seasonal workers on a mountainside

    Seasonal or temporary positions are a great way to start a lifelong Forest Service career. Opportunities include wildland fire, timber, recreation, archeology, wildlife, customer service, and more. Seasonal employees generally start working spring through fall.

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  • Pathways Programs

    R3 Santa Fe NF District Range Management Specialist Jacob Archuleta (blue helmet) and James Munoz

    Pathways Programs provide paid federal government employment opportunities for high school students, undergraduates, postgraduates, and recent graduates.

  • Opportunities for Young People

    Hopi Youth Springs Project

    The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest provides has multiple opportunities for young people, including Job Corps, Youth Conservation Corps, the Resource Assistants Program, and more.

  • Partner Opportunities

    The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest works with a variety of partners in our mission to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of our Forest to meet the needs of present and future generations.