Careers and Jobs
Make a lasting impact on your community in an agency that values excellence and efficiency. The Forest Service offers rewarding opportunities for professional growth and career advancement in federal land management. We hire a variety of permanent and temporary positions across New Mexico, Arizona, and Oklahoma, including wildland firefighters, recreation technicians, visitor information assistants, and more.
Upcoming Hiring and Recruiting Events
The Forest Service hires for permanent, temporary and seasonal positions during multiple yearly hiring events. Applications typically open 4-8 months before the expected start date.
Applications Open for Temporary Seasonal Fire Hire
Apply now! Applications accepted on USAJobs.gov through July 14. Temporary seasonal fire positions in the Southwest are listed on our Fire Hire webpage.
Jobs in Wildland Fire
Become a Wildland Firefighter
Learn more about fire hire or connect with a recruiter about upcoming hiring events for fire and fire support positions.
Find Jobs, Internships, and Other Opportunities
All Current Openings
Review current job openings and recruiting events with the Forest Service Southwestern Region. Make a lasting impact on the world and unlock rewarding opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
Pathways Program
The Pathways Program is a great opportunity for high school, undergraduate and postgraduate students and recent graduates to explore a career with the Forest Service.
Youth Opportunities
The Forest Service has multiple opportunities for young people, including Job Corps, Youth Conservation Corps, the Resource Assistants Program, and more.
Fire Hire
Many types of positions support wildland firefighting. Learn more about what it takes to work in wildland fire, as well as information about upcoming recruitment and hiring events.
Benefits, Resume Help, and Webinars
As a federal agency, the Forest Service offers a plethora of phenomenal benefits, including paid time off; flexible work schedules; comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance plans; paid wellness time; and so much more!
Where to find current job openings
- USAJOBS
- All Forest Service jobs (map)
- Outreach announcements (jobs that may be advertised)