Current Job Opportunities on the Flathead National Forest

Forest Service jobs may be advertised in various ways including a vacancy announcement on USA Jobs or via responses to the Forest Service Outreach Database seeking candidates to fill positions via non-competitive hiring authorities, reassignments, etc.

We offer many opportunities like student and volunteer programs and full time and temporary employment for people with diverse skills. Come work with us!

To view positions geographically, check out the Forest Service Careers Map

Jobs open in Forest Service Outreach Database

The Forest Service Outreach Database is a place for candidates eligible for unique hiring paths and potential candidates to express interest in positions. These positions may be filled permanently through the use of direct hire authorities through unique hiring paths. Responses may also be used to determine the potential applicant pool and/or if further recruitment methods and areas of consideration (e.g., agency-wide, government-wide, open to the public) are needed. Responses may also help determine if an alternate or additional duty location(s) is (are) warranted. To best navigate and search for positions of interest – click on Download Report as Excel at the bottom of the page.

Interested candidates must respond to positions in the Forest Service Outreach Database for direct hire consideration. Direct hiring authorities include: resource assistants, veterans, individuals with Schedule A disabilities, and current federal employees through lateral reassignments. Additional information on the unique hiring authorites can be found at USAJobs.gov Help page for Unique Hiring Paths.

Please read all information for each position, review the attachments, and follow instructions on responding and applying. Please note direct hire authority eligibilities if you have them. Points of contact are listed for each position and are available to help.

Latest Job Information for the Northern Region of the Forest Service

• Sign up for Weekly Jobs Emails

  

  For more information or to sign up for weekly job updates, email Amber Kamps.

• The Great Northern Fire Crew

  

  The Great Northern Fire Crew is a Type 2 Initial Attack Crew hosted on the Flathead National Forest with the primary mission of providing wildfire and all risk incident support nationally.

  Learn about becoming part of the crew!

• YCC on the Flathead National Forest

  

  The Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program gives youths 15-18 an opportunity to develop understanding and appreciation of our national forests while exploring potential Forest Service careers and practicing leadership skills.

  Find out more about YCC

• Permanent Jobs

  

  If your dream job is a Forest Service career, our extraordinary diversity of occupations and locations provide you with so many opportunities! Visit this How to Apply page to find information on applying for a Forest Service job, including using USAJobs, writing a federal resume, webinars, and more.

  Find Your
  Dream Job

• Seasonal Jobs

  

  A seasonal or temporary position is a great way to start a lifelong Forest Service Career. Most seasonal jobs are open for application in the autumn and early winter each year.

  Apply in USAJobs

• Fire Hire

  

  Each year we hire permanent GS-3 to GS-9 fire positions during our Fire Hire event, usually in September or early October. The Northern Region fills 150 to over 200 permanent fire positions across 10 National Forests and Grasslands in Idaho, Montana, and North Dakota.

  Northern Region
  Fire Hire

• Pathways Programs

  

  Our Pathways Programs provide paid employment opportunities with the Federal government for high school students, undergraduates, postgraduates, and recent graduates.

  USDA Pathways Program

• Young People

  

  The Forest Service has multiple opportunities for young people, including Job Corps, Youth Conservation Corps, the Resource Assistants Program, and more.

  Conservation Corps, Job Corps, and More

• Volunteering

  

  Volunteers make significant contributions to the legacy of conservation for future generations. Contact our National Forests or follow the link below to find out more.

  Volunteering