Careers and Jobs
Considering a job with the Forest Service? We know that it takes a diverse group of talented individuals to build on the success and future potential of the Forest Service. Maintaining our resources and developing lands for future generations remains our primary focus, but you may be surprised by the wide range of opportunities available to you.
Applications can be submitted via USAJobs.
General Forest Vacancies
The Cleveland is always seeking talented individuals for a wide variety of administrative, technical, and specialty services outside of fire management. As the positions are constantly being updated, please see our new Outreach Website for a list of all of our current openings.
Current Forest Outreach Notices:
Palomar Ranger District is seeking highly motivated individuals to fill their Type II Hand Crew, Oak Grove Crew 6. Learn more by clicking on this link.
Descanso Ranger District is seeking highly motivated individuals to fill their Type II Hand Crew, Descanso Crew 5. Learn more by clicking on this link.
The Cleveland National Forest participates in the agency-wide hiring process to hire seasonal and permanent wildland firefighters. Please visit the employment page for job openings and availability.
Fire and Aviation Vacancies
The Forest Service is currently accepting applications for fire positions. Those interested in being part of the Forest Service Fire Department should apply at USA Jobs
Girls In Green
An annual Camp for young women that provides an introduction to careers within wildland fire and land management. Visit the Website to learn more.
Pacific Southwest Fire Hire Outreach Notice—Fire Positions
The Pacific Southwest Region (R5) is looking for a committed, hardworking, highly skilled workforce to suppress wildfires and work in fuels management on 18 National Forests located in California. Visit our Fire Hire Website for more information.
The fire and aviation management program is very rewarding and requires talented people working safely as part of a team in a variety of specialized positions; including dispatch, engine crews, fire & fuels management, hand crews, helitack, interagency hotshot crews, dozers and fire prevention. The vacancy announcements for these positions are posted on the U.S. Government's official website for employment opportunities at www.usajobs.gov.