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We hired in the areas of Agriculture, Natural Resources, Biological Sciences, Business, Information Technology, and others. 

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Natural Resources

The health of our nation depends, in many ways, on the variety of our nation's forest and grasslands. Natural resources interns and specialists complete work related to forest and environmental planning, recreation, special use and permits, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) planning, lands, wilderness use, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Natural resources interns and specialists contribute to the care of our National Forest and grasslands.

Who's Eligible?

What does Merit Mean?

(Merit means open to current permanent Forest Service employees with competitive status; Land Management eligibles whose last appointment was with the Forest Service, Career Transition Program eligible candidates; Peace Corps & AmeriCorps VISTA; Public Land Corp; Resource Assistants; Veterans Employment Opportunity Act eligibles; and military spouses.)

Ecology

Ecology is the interdisciplinary study of relationships between and among populations of organisms, their habitats, and the flows of energy, nutrients, and other resources. Ecologists collect long-term data on ecosystem structure and function as well as status and trends in key ecosystem processes. This area of science is fundamental for developing and improving the understanding of ecosystem function and enhanced tools and techniques to restore and conserve our forest and grassland ecosystems.

Who's Eligible?

What does Merit Mean?

(Merit means open to current permanent Forest Service employees with competitive status; Land Management eligibles whose last appointment was with the Forest Service, Career Transition Program eligible candidates; Peace Corps & AmeriCorps VISTA; Public Land Corp; Resource Assistants; Veterans Employment Opportunity Act eligibles; and military spouses.)

Botany

Botanists have the vital role of caring for plants and plant communities throughout our National Forests and grasslands. Botanists work closely with other resource specialists to conserve and manage plant resources, as well as inform them about plants and their habitats. Botanists also evaluate the biological implications of various construction, logging, or other projects and develop conservation strategies to support threatened, endangered, and sensitive plants. 

Who's Eligible?

Social Sciences

Social scientists conduct work in multiple disciplines such as geography, environmental psychology, natural resource management, and environmental studies, to explore connections between research and practice in social-ecological systems. Social scientists help us understand the impacts of changes in land management, recreation and tourism, special use permits, and more. 

Who's Eligible?

Administrative & Office Support

Administrative assistants play a key role in organizing, managing, and keeping our Forest Service offices running. Administrative assistants manage developing correspondence, collecting data, creating reports, responding to messages, reviewing and filing documents, and helping members of the public. 

Who's Eligible?

Timber & Clerical Support

Resource Assistants supply timber and resources clerical support to a Ranger District. They manage compiling field data to calculate the potential value of timber to be sold through their Ranger District. They also communicate with prospective purchasers and answer questions about proposed sale volumes, locations, products, dates of offering and much more. 

Who's Eligible?

Realty

Realty specialists handle obtaining property or transferring rights of property that the Forest Service manages or will manage. They supply advice on realty work for land statute and rights, land ownership adjustment, land use authorization, and land management planning. They will also work with other Federal agencies, state and local governments, congressional delegations, individuals, and other groups. 

Who's Eligible?

Forestry

 

Foresters are experts in managing the growth of different types of trees and other vegetation. They are skilled in caring for trees, while considering how a forest may develop over prolonged periods. From planting seedlings to inspecting a contractor’s work, foresters supply technical and professional expertise for evaluating the health of our forests. 

Who's Eligible?

Budget

 

 

Budget analysts help prepare budgets and keep Forest Service groups informed about available funding. They work with data and reviews financial reports to make sure money is spent appropriately.

Who's Eligible?

Contracting

Contracting specialists handle buying a variety of services and supplies that we need to support our mission. They may write contracts for service and supplies such as planting or cutting trees, building or maintaining road and recreational areas, training for Forest Service employees, buying heavy equipment, and much more. 

Who's Eligible?

Information Technology (IT)

IT specialists help Forest Service employees by supplying advice and guidance on a wide range of IT issues. They troubleshoot networks, webpages, workstations, and help install and upgrade software. 

Who's Eligible?

Questions

  • The How to Apply webpage has helpful information to help with the application process. 
  • If you are interested in receiving updates about this hiring event, send an email with your name and contact information to sm.fs.HRMRecruitment@usda.gov.
  • 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.

 

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