Employment

Jobs that are moving land management into the future

The USDA Forest Service is the leading federal agency in natural resource conservation.

The Hiawatha National Forest is made up of full-time and seasonal employees, and others from special employment and volunteer programs who help accomplish the mission of caring for the land and serving people. Duties vary widely with opportunities for people with different types of skills and abilities. Some jobs require scientific knowledge such as: wildlife biology, archeology, hydrology, geology, ecology, administrative and computer technologies. Other positions just require a spirit of cooperation and a willingness and ability to learn on-the-job.

Hiawatha Hiring Quick Links

Available Positions - Hiawatha National Forest

  • Now Hiring

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    Make a lasting impact on the world and unlock rewarding opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. The Forest Service employs individuals from diverse social and academic backgrounds into a full range of career fields and positions.  

  • Fire Hire

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    The USDA Forest Service is hiring temporary, permanent, and apprenticeship wildland firefighting positions. Join those who serve to protect our national forests, communities, and natural resources.

  • Upcoming Vacancies

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    To respond to an outreach notice for a possible upcoming vacancy, search the Forest Service Outreach Database. In the organization field, choose “09-Eastern Region, Region 9,” and then select the Hiawatha National Forest to see all available outreaches. Administrative positions.

  • Youth Programs

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    The Forest Service has multiple opportunities for young people, including Youth Conservation Corps, hiring authorities, the Resource Assistants Program, and more. These programs engage young people in meaningful work experiences on national public lands. 

  • Forest Service Job Corps

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    The USDA Forest Service manages 28 of the 128 Job Corps Civilian Conservation Centers under an Inter-agency Agreement with the Department of Labor. Four of those Job Corps Centers are located within the Eastern Region, including the Blackwell Job Corps Center in Laona, Wisconson.

    Job Corps Program

  • Pathways Program

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    Pathways Programs provide paid federal government employment opportunities for high school students, undergraduates, postgraduates, and recent graduates.

  • Volunteer with the Hiawatha National Forest

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    Volunteers and Interns contribute their time and expertise in many ways on the Hiawatha National Forest.  Whether you're interested in fisheries or environmental education, mountain bike trails or native plants -- or many things in between -- there is likely a volunteer opportunity awaiting you here!

About the Forest Service

Our 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.

As employees of the Forest Service, we value and believe in: 

  • Service. To each other. To the American people. To the planet.
  • Interdependence. Of all things. People and nature. Communities and colleagues. The past, present, and future.
  • Conservation. Protection when necessary. Preservation when appropriate. Restoration, when needed, and wise management for multiple use and enjoyment always.
  • Diversity.  People and cultures. Perspectives and ideas. Experiences and ecosystems.
  • Safety. In every way: physical, psychological, and social.


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