Careers and Jobs
The U.S. Forest Service provides leadership in the management, protection, use, research, and stewardship of natural and cultural resources for the country’s vast forests and grasslands. People are the U.S. Forest Service’s most valuable asset. The organization functions within the U.S. Department of Agriculture, propelled by the dedicated workforce of permanent and temporary seasonal employees that peak during the summer work season.
The mission of the Forest Service 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 information on working for nature, check out our Forest Service You Tube channel.
Job Information
Look for entry level positions in the Intermountain Region for duty locations throughout southern Idaho, Nevada, Utah and western Wyoming.
- Application Tips & Webinars
- Applying for Jobs in the Intermountain Region
- Feds Hire Vets ~ Veterans and military related hiring.
- USAJobs - Searching and applying for nationally listed federal jobs.
- USFS Outreach Database - Help section
- USFS ~ Forest Service career fields overivew.
Finding a Career
- Boots in the Forest ~ An overview of types of jobs and people's experiences
- Finding Your Dream Job
- Fish Monitoring Program
- Geospatial Technology Careers
- Hiring & Recruitment Events
- How to Build a Federal Resume
- Interactive USA.jobs ~ Dashboard by location