Employment

• USAJOBS
• How to Apply
• Federal Resume Writing
• Hiring Eligibilities

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

  

  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. 

  Find Your Dream Job

• Seasonal Jobs

  

  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.

  Now Hiring

• Fire Hire

  

  Each year we hire permanent wildland fire positions during our Fire Hire events held throughout the year. Explore opportunities to work with us as a part of our wildland firefighting community!

  SW Region Fire Hire

• Pathways

  

  Pathways Programs provide paid federal government employment opportunities 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, Job Corps, and More

• Volunteering

  

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

  Become a Volunteer