Careers and Jobs
Challenge yourself to new limits, join the Forest Service men and women who serve and protect millions of acres with our national forests, communities, and our natural resources. Learn more about California Wildland Firefighter recruitment. When applying to the announcements, please apply to the specific location(s) being offered. Apply for all vacancies on USAJOBS.gov (except Direct Hire opportunities.)
Current Job Announcements
We offer a variety of employment opportunities, both paid and volunteer, ranging from student programs, volunteer programs, and full time employment for men and women with skills in several areas. Mendocino National Forest will share career opportunities on this page when applications are being accepted.
Learn more about career opportunities, benefits, hiring events, and resources to help with the application process.
Search for Jobs
Anyone interested in a job (permanent or temporary) with the Mendocino National Forest can search USAJOBS or FSJobs. The How to Apply page has helpful information to get started with the application process, including building a profile and searching for jobs on USAJOBS.
Upcoming employment opportunities are also advertised in advance in the Forest Service Outreach database.
Working in Fire
It takes a highly-skilled, hardworking cast of thousands to battle wildland fires. Learn more about careers in wildland fire.
We hire positions in wildland firefighting across California, including both permanent and permanent seasonal opportunities. Applications for the next year’s fire season typically open late summer or fall. Learn more about Fire Hire.
Additional Information
- Salary: Like most federal workers, US Forest Service employees are paid on the General Schedule pay plan.
- Benefits: Forest Service employees enjoy a flexible range of benefits in working for the federal government.
- Students and Recent Grads: The Forest Service also has many opportunities for part-time and temporary employment for high school and college students, including internships and cooperative student opportunities.
- Events: Learn about upcoming hiring events and webinars.
- Volunteers: For more than 100 years, the Forest Service has brought people and communities together to answer the call of conservation. Through campground hosting, trail maintenance, visitor services, research and more, volunteers make significant contributions to the legacy of conservation for future generations.