Employment

All current Forest Service job vacancies are posted on USAJOBS. The web-based applications of USAJOBS provide an opportunity for job candidates to create a profile, search for jobs, sign-up for vacancy announcements, apply for jobs, and check the status of jobs for which they have applied.

Places to check:

How Do I Apply?

Review tips on how to apply with the Forest Service.

Apply for Permanent Employment:

All permanent jobs are advertised through the usajobs website. You can search the current job vacancy announcements by agency, location, salary range, or by "series" (a system that identifies the type of work). Some positions are only open to current Federal Employees; only the jobs open to everyone will be shown in the search results.

Apply for Temporary (Seasonal) Employment:

Every Year, the Forest Service hires thousands of temporary (mostly summer) employees for a variety of jobs, most of them in the field. Many positions are advertised on the usajobs site in the late winter or spring. You can view current and upcoming Forest Service job opportunities - across the nation - online at: https://fsoutreach.gdcii.com/Outreach.

What do I need to know about Fire and Aviation Employment?

Most fire positions are temporary seasonal positions advertised in usajobs.gov. More about Fire and Aviation employment.

Opportunities for Students and Recent Graduates?

Pathways for Students and Recent Graduates - The Final Rule implementing the Pathways Programs has been published. It will take effect as of July 10, 2012.
Student Educational Employment Programs - US Office of Personnel Management
USDA Internships and Scholarships

What about Contracting?

Information about Solicitations and Contracts

What types of Volunteer opportunities are offered at Olympic National Forest?

Volunteers perform a variety of activities at Olympic National Forest, from forest conservation to trail restoration.