Idaho Panhandle National Forests announces hiring for upcoming recreation season

The Idaho Panhandle National Forests is hiring seasonal employees for the upcoming recreation season and is encouraging local residents to apply. 

“Our seasonal employees are the backbone of summer operations—keeping our campgrounds, trails and recreation sites open, safe and welcoming for visitors,” said Forest Supervisor Tim Gilloon. “These positions offer meaningful work, hands-on experience and the chance to support public lands close to home."

The Idaho Panhandle National Forests 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. 

“Seasonal jobs can be a first step into a natural resources career,” added Gilloon. “The IPNF values the knowledge north Idahoans have of the lands they grew up in, and we look forward to growing the careers of the those who call the Idaho Panhandle home." 

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.

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.

About the Forest Service: The Forest Service has, for more than 100 years, brought people and communities together to answer the call of conservation. Grounded in world-class science and technology — and rooted in communities — the Forest Service connects people to nature and to each other. The Forest Service cares for shared natural resources in ways that promote lasting economic, ecological, and social vitality. The agency manages 193 million acres of public land, provides assistance to state and private landowners, and maintains the largest wildland fire and forestry research organizations in the world. The Forest Service also has either a direct or indirect role in stewardship of about 900 million forested acres within the U.S., of which over 130 million acres are urban forests where most Americans live.