Careers and Jobs
Forest Service Careers: Real Jobs, Real Impact.
Welcome to the great outdoors! Our employees are the backbone of the Forest Service, and a thriving and ready workforce is key to managing and conserving our nation’s forests and grasslands. We equip our team with the skills and knowledge to tackle complex challenges while upholding hard work, excellence, and individual initiative.
All current Forest Service job vacancies are posted on USAJOBS. 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.
Find a Job
How Do I Apply?
Apply for Permanent Employment:
- All permanent jobs are advertised through the USAJOBS website. You can search the current job vacancy announcements by agency, location, salary range, or by "series" (a system that identifies 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.
What can I do in advance to prepare?
- Get familiar with USAJOBS by reviewing the website.
- Create an account on USAJOBS website.
- Use the USAJOBS tool to create a profile and resume.
- Post all relevant documents to your USAJOBS account, i.e. resume, current transcripts, letters of recommendations, and veterans preference documentation.
- Sign-up for e-mail notifications for Forest Service job postings using the “save search” function in your USAJobs profile.
You can also view current and upcoming Forest Service job opportunities - across the nation - online at: https://fsoutreach.gdcii.com/Outreach
Additional Information
- Veteran information may be found at Office of Personnel Management Feds Hire Vets website.
- Review information regarding people with disabilities at Office of Personnel Management.
- View the requirements and conditions of Employment Law Enforcement Officer and Criminal Investigator positions.
- Find tips and useful information on obtaining temporary, seasonal employment.
What types of Volunteer opportunities are offered?
- Volunteers perform a variety of activities from forest conservation to trail restoration. Please reach out to your nearest local Forest Service office for more information.
Career Opportunities
The Forest Service has a wide breadth of career fields, appealing to both outdoor and indoor enthusiasts alike. Below are a sample of the many career areas available with the Forest Service:
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Fire Management
- Engineering
- Land Surveying
- Recreation
- Visitor Information
- Heritage Resources
- Natural Resources
- Archaeology
- Wildlife Biology
- Hydrology
- Timber
- Rangeland Management
- Geographic Information Science
- Human Resources
- Administrative Support
- Budgeting
- Contracting
- Law Enforcement
- Information Technology
- Public Affairs
- Partnerships
