Employment

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

Current Job Opportunities on Lolo 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.

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.

Click here for the latest Job Information for the Northern Region of the Forest Service

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    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.

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

  • Young People

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

  • Volunteering

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    Volunteers make significant contributions to the legacy of conservation for future generations. Reach out to one of our offices or follow the link below to find out more.

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