Careers and Jobs
All Forest Service vacancy announcements are posted at USAJOBS. Forest Service units also utilize the Forest Service Outreach Database to outreach specific vacant positions.
Employment Information
Career Information
The Forest Service offers a wide variety of career opportunities that span communities nationwide. Learn more about common careers with the agency, current opportunities, and get tips on how to apply.
Fire Hire
The USDA Forest Service is hiring permanent wildland fire positions supporting local fire operations. These positions are vital to disaster response, protecting communities and supporting forest health. Applications are now open through March 19, 2026 on USAJobs.gov.
How to Apply
People interested in applying will need to establish accounts on USAJobs.gov, and prepare a resume that meets requirements. USAJOBS has a web page dedicated to helping answer questions. Follow the steps in Navigating USAJOBS section below to get your account and resume ready so that you can apply as soon as the vacancy announcements open.
HOT TIP: Apply for all grades and locations you are willing to consider! Or select "Location Negotiable" to be considered for all locations nationwide.
USAJOBS Two-page Resume Guidance (PDF)
USAJOBS Two-Page Resume Webinar (video link)
USAJOBS Two-Page Resume Webinar Video:
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 Pacific Northwest Region posts all vacancy announcements at USAJOBS. Forest Service units within the Region utilize the Forest Service Outreach Database to outreach specific vacant positions.