Careers and Jobs
All current Forest Service job vacancies are posted on usajobs.gov. The web-based applications of USAJOBS provide an opportunity for job candidates to create a profile, search for jobs, sign-up for vacancy announcements, apply for jobs, and check the status of jobs for which they have applied.
Places to check:
- Search for current Forest Service jobs @USAJOBS.
- List of current & upcoming national Forest Service job opportunities
- Opportunities for young people
- Upcoming hiring events
Find critical information related to the application process.
Permanent Positions
All permanent jobs are advertised through the usajobs.gov website. You can search the openings by agency, location, salary range, or by "series" (a system for identifying the type of work). Some positions are only open to current Federal Employees; only the jobs open to everyone will be shown in the search results.
Temporary Positions
Every year, the Forest Service hires thousands of temporary (mostly summer) employees for a variety of jobs, most of them in the field. Open positions are advertised on the usajobs.gov site and the application window is announced on our social media channels for both fire and non-fire positions.
Firefighter Positions
Whether thinning a pine forest or protecting communities from wildfire, men and women who work in wildland fire have to think on their feet and work as a team. We hire seasonal and permanent fire fighters for engine modules and hotshot crews
- Roosevelt Hotshots (Fort Collins, CO)