Employment

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

Are you ready to make a difference? The Tonto National Forest is made up of full-time and seasonal employees, and workers from other special employment and volunteer programs who help accomplish the mission of caring for the land and serving people.  Duties vary widely with opportunities for people with different types of skills and abilities. Some jobs require scientific knowledge such as: wildlife biology, archeology, hydrology, geology, ecology, administrative and computer technologies. Other positions just require a spirit of cooperation and a willingness and ability to learn on-the-job.

• 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.

  Job Openings

• 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 event, usually in September or early October. 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

• Young People

  

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

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• 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