Careers and Jobs
Are you interested in working for the US Forest Service?
Current Forest Service job vacancies are posted on the Forest Service USAJOBS webpage. Job candidates can create a profile, search for jobs, sign-up for vacancy announcements, apply for jobs, and check the status of jobs for which they have applied through this website. Search by location to find local Forest Service jobs in Sheridan, Buffalo or Greybull, Wyoming.
Visit the Forest Service Interactive Career Map for more about Forest Service jobs. Visit the Forest Service Careers webpage for application tips, current openings, and events.
Contact Heather Trussell at heather.trussell@usda.gov or 303-918-3512 if you have questions.
All jobs are advertised through the USAJOBS website. You can search the openings by agency, location, salary range, or "series" (a system for identifying the type of work). Some positions are only open to current Federal Employees; only the jobs open to everyone will be shown in the search results.
Permanent Positions
The Bighorn National Forest is currently hiring multiple permanent wildfire positions (GS 4 - GS 10).
The hiring window is between August 22, 2025 and September 23, 2025 on USAJOBS.
For more information, click here.
To learn more about Forest Service careers, job opportunities, hiring & recruitment events, and application guidance, visit the US Forest Service Working With Us page.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture offers different pathway opportunities for students and recent graduates to work in the agricultural, science, technology, math, environmental, management, business and many other fields. USDA offers internships to students and recent graduates to help them to excel in their chosen fields. Learn more here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/working-with-us/jobs/students-and-recent-graduates
Opportunities and Internships for Young People
The USDA Forest Service has multiple opportunities for young people seeking experience with the agency, from internships to Conservation Corps programs. Learn more here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/working-with-us/careers