Bitterroot National Forest announces seasonal hiring for upcoming recreation season

Hamilton, MT, February 13, 2026 — The Bitterroot National Forest is hiring seasonal employees for the upcoming recreation season and is encouraging local residents to apply.  

The Bitterroot National Forest is recruiting for a variety of roles, including: 

• Recreation and visitor services 
• Trail and facility maintenance 
• Active resource management

These positions are in addition to seasonal fire hire events, already underway. Bringing on seasonal employees will help improve trails, campgrounds and facilities for safer, reliable and enjoyable recreation experiences for all.  

For more information, please contact:

• Stevensville Ranger District, Jon Dorman at jonathan.Dorman@usda.gov
• Darby/Sula Ranger District, Erica Strayer at estrayer@usda.gov
• Darby Ranger District (Timber), Jesse Bode at jesse.c.bode@usda.gov.
• West Fork Ranger District, Jake Long at jacob.long2@usda.gov

Positions will be open on USAJOBS from Feb. 20 to March 3

Position announcement numbers and USA JOBS URL:

Or, go to https://www.usajobs.gov/search/results/?k=0462%20-%20Forestry%20Technic…

How to Apply

Applicants can view open job announcements and submit applications through USAJOBS.gov.

Application periods, qualifications, and start dates vary by position. Applicants are encouraged to review job announcements carefully for deadlines and required materials.

Additional information about seasonal hiring and upcoming local recruitment events is available at https://www.fs.usda.gov/r01/bitterroot/newsroom and https://www.fs.usda.gov/r01/working-with-us/careers

Working for the Forest Service

To learn more about Forest Service careers, benefits and upcoming hiring events, visit fs.usda.gov/working-with-us/careers.

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