Southwestern Region Job Openings

Are you looking for a job that is anything but ordinary? 

The USDA Forest Service, Southwestern Region (R3) hires hundreds of positions across Arizona and New Mexico. Forest Service jobs are as diverse as the land we manage!

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If you're looking for a job that is anything but ordinary join the Forest Service and make a lasting impact in your community and the world. The Forest Service offers rewarding opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.  We hire a variety of temporary positions across New Mexico, Arizona, and Oklahoma, including wildland firefighters, recreation technicians, visitor information assistants, and more. Seasonal jobs help the Forest Service achieve our mission by contributing to forest health, resource protection and fire prevention and suppression.

Upcoming Events

• Apply June 27 - July 10

  Temp Hire

  

  Apply by July 10, 2024.

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• Apply August 23 - September 24

  Fire Hire

  

  Learn more about required basic fire training and tips on applying.

  Opens August 23

Temporary Jobs List - Arizona and New Mexico

Temp Hire June 27 - July 10, 2024

Apply for temporary jobs in fire, range, timber, recreation, biology, and more. Assignments can last 6 months to a year and start dates range from October 2024 - December 2024. Please contact a recruiter with any questions. 

Administrative

Archaeology

Biological Science Technician

Customer Service

Engineering

Forestry Aids and Technicians (General Non-Fire, Recreation, Timber, Trails, Wilderness)

Forestry Aids and Technicians (General Fire, Fuels, Helitack, Hotshot)

Maintenance

Range Technician

Visitor Services

 

What to Expect After Applying

Qualifying applicants will be contacted by a hiring manager by phone or email for an interview. Interviews are conducted in person or over video conferencing.

The best candidate for the job is selected. The best candidate receives a tentative job offer (will be contacted by human resources via phone or email). Applicants who were not selected will be notified via USAJOBS.

Please be patient as it can take several months after applications are accepted to fill positions. If you have questions about the timeline, please reach out to the point of contact identified in the job announcement or call our human resources office at 1-877-372-7248, select Option 2.

Join the Team!

Work in a region renowned for its culture and diverse vistas, this area's unique heritage is celebrated in its wealth of prehistoric and historic sites and in the lives of many of its people who still celebrate the ways of centuries past.

Contact a Recruiter

Whether you're ready to apply, or just want to learn more about the Forest Service, we can help. 

• Trey Savage tremayne.savage@usda.gov
• Adriana Petrungaro adriana.petrungaro@usda.gov
• Schedule an appointment with a recruiter.

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