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.

Fire Hire

The Cleveland National Forest participates in the agency-wide hiring process to hire seasonal and permanent wildland firefighters. Please visit the Cleveland Fire Hire or national employment page for job openings and availability.

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.

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.