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Employment
Are you ready to make a difference? A career with the Forest Service is a chance to work for nature and leave a lasting impact. Put your skills to work toward a career that matters! In a world of options, why choose a career with the US Forest Service?! A Forest Service Career means commitment to more than a job!
When you work for the Forest Service, you have a values-based, purpose-driven, relationship-focused career that is dedicated to the mission of caring for the land and serving people! It doesn't matter if your duties include hydrology or human resources, public affairs, forestry or finance or fire -- EVERY employee is part of an excellent team working toward common goals! This is Who We Are!
So no matter what your field of interest, consider working with us! Call our office today for more information.
This website discusses local employment opportunities. For a listing of all Forest Service jobs go to USA Jobs or a list of all Region 9 opening click here.
Vacancy/Outreach Announcement
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None at this time
Volunteering on the Mark Twain National Forest
Volunteer opportunities are available for several projects on the forest. We'd like to hear from you! Visit our volunteering page for more information.
Benefits and Pay
Resumes, Applications, and the Federal Government
Helpful Information
- Webinar: How to Apply on USAJobs
- Handout: Navigating USAJobs (PDF)
- Handout: How to Set USAJobs Email Alerts (PDF)
- Webinar: Tips for Job Seekers
- Webinar: Federal Resume Workshop
- Handout: Federal Resume Guide (PDF)
- How to create an USAJobs Account
- How to understand the USAJobs job announcement
- Getting into Government
Helpful Links and Resources:
- Benefits of Federal Jobs
- Federal Jobs by College Major
- Veteran Hiring Information Handout
- Pathways - Pathways Programs provide paid employment opportunities with the Federal government for high school students, undergraduates, post-graduates and recent graduates.
- Top Forest Service Jobs
Resources for Military Veterans
Military veterans account for 12 percent of our workforce. We use several hiring authorities to help our men and women in uniform gain employment such as:
VetsWork AmeriCorps Military Veteran Internships:
- Qualified interns must be 21-35 years old and honorably discharged US military veterans.
- For full position postings and application instructions below.
- Application Deadline: Will occur as qualified applications are received.
- Interviews: On-going until filled.
- Type of position: Individual Placement
Vets Work, for information visit the Mt. Adams Institute for open positions in Missouri.
For additional information, contact Aaron Stanton, Mt. Adams Institute, at programs @mtadamsinstitute.com or (253) 653-4231 or Jane Mobley, Mark Twain National Forest manpower development specialist, jmobley@fs.usda.gov (573) 996-2153.