Employment
The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest is a unit of the U.S. Forest Service charged with managing the American public's national forest lands for the greatest good on behalf of future generations. There are a variety of employeement opportunities with the forest through both seasonal (temporary) and permanent positions, and sometimes through special positions with partner organizations.
Jobs are typically adertised through USAJobs.gov. Applicants are encouraged to create a USAJobs.gov profile in advance to be able to search for current vacancies and be ready to submit applications.
Places to check:
- To search and apply for available Forest Service jobs, visit USAJobs.gov
- For a list of current and upcoming jobs, visit Employment Outreach
- Working with Us - National Forest Service website.
- Recruitment Events for information on regional and national hiring events.
How to apply:
Check tips on how to apply for Forest Service jobs.
Here are helpful documents that can get you prepared for applying for federal jobs:
Additional Employment Information
- Salary Like most federal workers, USDA Forest Service employees are paid on the General Schedule (GS) pay plan. more »
- Benefits Forest Service employees enjoy a flexible range of benefits in working for the federal government. more »
- People in Fire It takes a highly-skilled, hardworking cast of thousands to battle wildland fires. more »
- Student Programs The Forest Service also has many opportunities for part-time and temporary employment for high school and college students, including internships and cooperative student opportunities. more »
USDA Forest Service is an equal opportunity employer and provider
