Careers and Jobs
A career with the Forest Service will challenge you to manage and care for more than 193 million acres of our nation’s most magnificent lands, conduct research through a network of forest and range experiment stations and the Forest Products Laboratory, and provide assistance to State and private forestry agencies. It’s an awesome responsibility – but the rewards are as limitless as the views.
You can experience the beautiful scenery of Central Oregon first-hand while working on the Deschutes National Forest. Most of the positions offered are field-going, but some include office work with maps, computer data entry, or planning and supervisory functions.
In your off-hours, you may be enticed to fish one of our spectacular rivers or lakes or hike on our scenic trails. The area also hosts one of the finest examples of obsidian flow in the world and is internationally known for the largest variety of volcanic formations in the lower 48 states. Central Oregon is a great place to live and work!
2026 Seasonal Hiring
Seasonal positions for 2026 are now open for application on USAJobs.gov February 20 - March 3.
| Position | GS Level | Locations |
|---|---|---|
| Forestry Aid (Recreation, Timber, Range) | GS-3 | Sisters |
| Forestry Technician (Recreation, Timber, Range) | GS-4 | Bend, Crescent, Sisters |
| Forestry Technician (Recreation, Timber, Range) | GS-5 | Bend, Crescent, Sisters |
| Forestry Technician (Recreation, Timber, Range) | GS-6 | Bend |
Find Forest Service Jobs & Apply:
The USDA Forest Service posts all vacancy announcements at USAJOBS. Visit USDA Forest Service National Website for more information about the agency.
Application information:
Youth, Students & Recent Graduate Opportunities:
- Heart of Oregon Corps - Youth Employment Opportunities
- Pathways program for students and recent graduates
- USA Jobs for students and recent graduates