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Winter Seasonal Jobs open Sept. 25-Oct. 5, 2026

The Forest Service is hiring to fill seasonal (temporary) positions at USAJOBS. 

See below for the list of positions being hired.

Seasonal Positions Open Sept. 25-Oct. 5, 2026

  • Apply at USAJOBS. 
  • Applications accepted: 09/25/2026 - 10/05/2026 
  • Get more information and help at our Careers Page – ‘How to Apply’ & ‘Connect with a Recruiter’
Series/ GradeOfficial Title Announcement #
GS-0462-03Forestry Aid27-TMPWSRT-NAT-3FS041-3DH
GS-0462-04Forestry Technician27-TMPWSRT-NAT-3FS056-4DH
GS-0462-05Forestry Technician27-TMPWSRT-NAT-3FS042-5DH
GS-0462-06Forestry Technician27-TMPWSRT-NAT-3FS029-6DT
GS-0462-07Forestry Technician27-TMPWSRT-NAT-3FS028-7DT
GS-0102-05Archeology Technician27-TMPWSRT-NAT-FS2360-5DT
GS-1001-05Visitor Services Information Assistant27-TMPWSRT-NAT-3FS071-5DT

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Fire Hire

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The USDA Forest Service hires permanent wildland fire positions each year to support local fire operations. These positions are vital to disaster response, protecting communities and supporting forest health.

Career Information

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For questions about career opportunities and applications call 1-877-372-7248 (select option 2 and follow prompts). We’re open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mountain Time and closed on all Federal holidays.

To determine if you qualify for jobs and grades, please visit OPM's Basic Requirements.

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About the Forest Service

The Forest Service’s mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the Nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations. For more than 100 years, this mission has brought people and communities together to answer the call of conservation. More than ever, we realize the urgent need to recruit and retain a diverse and highly-skilled workforce to steward our shared natural resources in service to the dynamic needs of the American people.

The Forest Service posts all vacancy announcements at USAJOBS.  Forest Service units within the Region utilize the Forest Service Outreach Database to outreach specific vacant positions.

Last updated September 25, 2026