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Winter Seasonal Jobs open Sept. 25-Oct. 5, 2026

The Forest Service is hiring to fill seasonal (temporary) positions at USAJOBS. 

See below for the list of positions being hired.

Seasonal Positions Open Sept. 25-Oct. 5, 2026

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Northern Region Fire Hiring

A firefighter using a drip torch ignites low ground vegetation amongst large granite boulders.

The Northern Region hires hundreds of permanent wildland fire positions across National Forests and Grasslands in north Idaho, Montana, and North Dakota. Hiring for permanent Wildland Firefighter positions happens year-round in a phased approach.

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Find Help

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Do you want help with your resume, applying, career advice, or have other questions? 

For questions about career opportunities and applications call 1-877-372-7248 (select option 2 and follow prompts). We’re open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mountain Time and closed on all Federal holidays.

To determine if you qualify for jobs and grades, please visit OPM's Basic Requirements.

Forest Service Careers

Last updated September 25, 2026