Careers and Jobs
Current Job Opportunities on the Flathead National Forest
Forest Service jobs may be advertised in various ways including a vacancy announcement on USAJOBS or via responses to the Forest Service Outreach Database seeking candidates to fill positions via non-competitive hiring authorities, reassignments, etc. Learn helpful application tips and watch a webinar here.
We offer many opportunities like student and volunteer programs and full time and temporary employment for people with diverse skills. Come work with us!
To view positions geographically, check out the Forest Service Careers Map
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 authorities 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.
Latest Job Information for the Northern Region of the Forest Service
Great Northern Fire Crew
The Great Northern Fire Crew is a Type 2 Initial Attack Crew hosted on the Flathead National Forest with the primary mission of providing wildfire and all risk incident support nationally.
Youth Conservation Corps
The Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program gives youths 15-18 an opportunity to develop understanding and appreciation of our national forests while exploring potential Forest Service careers and practicing leadership skills.
Northern Region Fire Hire
Each year we hire permanent GS-3 to GS-9 fire positions during our Fire Hire event, usually in September or early October. The Northern Region fills 150 to over 200 permanent fire positions across 10 National Forests and Grasslands in Idaho, Montana, and North Dakota.
Pathways Program
Our Pathways Programs provide paid employment opportunities with the Federal government for high school students, undergraduates, postgraduates, and recent graduates.
Young People
The Forest Service has multiple opportunities for young people, including Job Corps, Youth Conservation Corps, the Resource Assistants Program, and more.
Volunteering
Volunteers make significant contributions to the legacy of conservation for future generations. Visit our Flathead National Forest Volunteer page or follow the link below to find out more.