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Every day we work to sustain the health, diversity and productivity of the country’s 155 national forests and 20 national grasslands. The Forest Service offers you a rewarding career focused on managing national forest lands for multiple uses such as recreation opportunities, ecosystem management and clean water. Our jobs are as diverse as the landscapes we manage. For a variety of employment opportunities, visit USA Jobs.
Current Job Opportunities
Posting Date: February 2026
The Fishlake National Forest is hiring seasonal employees for the upcoming 2026 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 Mike Elson, Fishlake National Forest Supervisor. “These positions offer meaningful work, hands-on experience, and the chance to support public lands close to home."
The Fishlake National Forest 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, a way to build experience, or simply a chance to spend the summer working outside,” added Elson. “We encourage anyone interested to apply.”
How to Apply
Applicants will be able to view open job announcements and submit applications through USAJOBS.gov beginning Feb. 20. Application windows will vary by position, and each announcement on USAJOBS.gov will list its specific open and close dates.
Applicants are encouraged to review job announcements carefully for deadlines and required materials. Click the links attached below for more information.
Guidance for Applicants on 2-Page Resume
Forestry Aid and Forestry Technician Temporary Positions
Recreation Forestry Aid and Forestry Technician Temporary Positions
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Posting Date: August 2025
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The Fishlake National Forest is looking for a committed, hardworking, highly-skilled workforce to manage wildfires and work in fuels management. Both the fire and aviation, and fuels management programs are very rewarding and require talented, skilled individuals working safely as part of a team in a variety of specialized positions including engine crews, hand crews, fuels management, fire prevention and dispatch. This outreach is for GS-0462-03 through GS-0462-09 current career permanent full-time and permanent seasonal fire, fuels, and aviation positions. The vacancy announcements for these positions are posted on the U.S. Government's official website for employment opportunities at www.usajobs.gov. Please click on the link below to view the complete Outreach Notice.
Fishlake Fire Hire Positions Outreach - FY26
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USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.
Find Careers & Apply
Use the USAJOBS dashboard to find all current Forest Service openings. You can filter by location, job title, hiring authority, and more.
- Read the job announcement thoroughly to understand the job duties, required qualifications, and application instructions. When applying, please be sure to select the duty locations listed above to submit your application to the Fishlake National Forest.
- Pay close attention to any specific requirements, such as transcripts, proof of performance, veteran paperwork, or other documents
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For most Forest Service jobs, you must apply at USAJOBS.gov. For special programs such as certain internships or for special hiring authorities such as certain veterans, the application process options may differ. Be sure to read the information on those programs carefully.
Learn More About Forest Service Career Opportunities
- Information Technology
- Human Resources
- Project Management
- Grants and Agreements
- Budget and Finance
- Procurement
- Property Management
Click the link below to learn more about jobs in this field
- Forestry and Timber
- Botany, Archeology, Biology
- Mapping and GIS
- Land Use
- Physical Sciences
- Range Management
- Watersheds
- Sustainability and Climate
Resources management careers include Forestry, Archeology, Geospatial, Geology, Physical Sciences, Range Management, Botany, Biology, and more. Check out the link below to discover what it's like working for the Forest Service in resources management.
- Recreation Management
- Volunteer Management
- Trail and Facility Maintenance
- Visitor Services
- Interpretation
Careers in visitor services and operations include Recreation Management, Volunteer Management, Trails and Facilities, Interpretation, and more. Click the link below to discover what it's like working for the Forest Service in these fields.
- Public Affairs
- Legislative Affairs
- Web Management & Social Media
- Graphic Design & Publications
- Tribal & Government Relations
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- Firefighting & Prevention
- Aviation
- Equipment Operators
- Analyst
- Dispatch
The Forest Service employs approximately 10,000 personnel annually who serve in various positions within our wildland fire program. Positions include wildland firefighter, dispatcher, prevention technician, fuels management, and more. Click the link below to learn more about jobs in this field
- Law Enforcement
- Safety
- Dispatch
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- Counselors
- Teachers and Trainers
- Work Environment
- Civil Rights
Career development and support careers include counselors, teachers, trainers, cooks, work environment specialists, civil rights, and much more. Check out the link below to discover what it's like working in these fields for the Forest Service
- Engineering
- Facility Operations & Management
- Building Maintenance
- Mechanics & Fleet
- Equipment Operators
We offer careers in Engineering, Operations Management, Maintenance, Equipment Operations, and more. Check out the link below and discover what it's like working for the Forest Service in these fields.
Engineering, Facilities, & Maintenance
- Inventory Monitoring
- Landscape Restoration
- Sustainable Forest Management
- Information Tropical Forestry
- Research and Development
We offer careers in fields such as Inventory Monitoring, Sustainability and Climate, International Tropical Forestry and more! Check out the link below to discover more about what it's like working for the Forest Service in these fields.
Visit USAJOBS.gov and select “Create Profile” on the front page. Use an email address that you will always have access to, not a work or school email.
USAJOBS will take you through a survey to gather information about which hiring authority you may fall under, contact information, citizenship status, and education.
Under the Documents section, you can add resumes. If you don't have a resume, visit the Building a Federal Resume webpage for tips. You can also use the resume builder tool within USAJOBS. Find it under the Resumes section of your profile.
Some jobs require other documents such as transcripts, proof of performance, veteran paperwork, or other. This varies by job. Review the job announcement carefully and visit the Official Documents page for more information.
You can also fill out the Preferences section of your profile to select the types of jobs you are looking for, including work locations and schedules.
Use the search bar on the front page of USAJOBS to search for certain jobs, career fields, agencies, locations, or more. If the Preferences section in your profile is complete, the search automatically populates with your choices.
You can adjust the Filters box on the right. The Top Filters tab shows search options like departments, agencies, pay, grade levels, job series, and hiring authorities. The More Filters tab shows search options like relocation assistance, work schedule, appointment type, security clearance, and travel percentage. Once you select your filters, you can choose Save Search at the top of the page.
Select a job opening, and you’ll find information like how to apply, eligibility requirements, and required documents. Read this information carefully to find out if you qualify for the job. If you would like to apply for the job later, note the close date and select Save below Apply Now. You can access this job opening at any time from your profile.
- If you qualify and you are interested, select Apply Now, and follow the steps.
- You will then automatically go to the agency’s hiring site. Complete the questionnaire, review your information carefully, and submit. You will receive an email from USAJOBS confirming your application.