Careers and Jobs
Looking for an opportunity to do ground-breaking, nationally recognized work? The Malheur National Forest encompasses 1.7 million acres of wilderness, rangeland, and general forest in the majestic Blue Mountains of Eastern Oregon. The Malheur National Forest is at the center of a nationally recognized effort that is doubling the scale of restoration in Eastern Oregon.
Employment
Open House Recruitment Events:
There are currently no Open House Recruitment Events scheduled. Check back for future events.
Permanent Fire Employment (Region 6 Fire Hire):
Pacific Northwest (Region 6) FY25 Permanent Fire Hire Timeline
- Phase 1 Fire Hire (Centralized Hiring GS-9 and Below): August 23, 2024 to September 24, 2024
- Positions: GS-3 through GS-9, including GS-3/4/5 Entry Level Wildland Firefighter Hiring Event positions
- Announcement Period Opens: August 23, 2024
- Announcement Period Closes: September 24, 2024
- Application Review and Reference Checks Begin: October 28, 2024
- Selection Period: November 4, 2024 through December 13, 2024
- Latest Effective Dates for Hires: March 2025
- Phase 2 Fire Hire (GS-11 and Above): January 16, 2025 to January 27, 2025
- Phase 3 Fire Hire (GS-3 and Above): April 14, 2025 to April 24, 2025
- Positions: GS-3 and above
- Announcement Period Opens: April 14, 2025
- Announcement Period Closes: April 24, 2025
- Selection Period: June 5, 2025 through June 27, 2025
- Earliest Effective Date for Hires: July 2025
- Outreach Notices for all vacancies are posted in the Forest Service Outreach Database; search John Day, Prairie City, or Hines, Oregon. Learn more about careers in wildland fire at https://www.fs.usda.gov/working-with-us/careers/fire.
Seasonal Temporary Employment (Fire and Natural Resources Temporary Positions):
- Additional information about temporary positions is available on the Pacific Northwest Region’s website: http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/r6/jobs. Interested applicants must apply through USAJobs: https://www.usajobs.gov. Malheur National Forest duty locations include John Day, Prairie City, and Hines, Oregon.
Hiring Events and other career opportunities:
Outreach Notices for all vacancies are posted in the Forest Service Outreach Database; search John Day, Prairie City, or Hines, Oregon.
Visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/working-with-us/careers for more information on Hiring Events and other career opportunities.
All permanent and temporary jobs are advertised on USAJobs.gov. You can search the openings by agency, location, salary range, or by "series" (a system for identifying the type of work). Read more about the Federal Job Application process on the USAJobs application guidance document here: Application Guidance.
Many job opportunities can be found in the USDA Forest Service Outreach Database giving interested applicants an opportunity to learn more about the job requirements, duties, and duty station before and during the opening date of the vacancy announcement. To find positions on the Malheur National Forest, search by duty location: John Day, Prairie City, or Hines, Oregon.
Learn about opportunities for Students and Recent Graduates here: Pathways for Students and Recent Graduates.
IMPORTANT: Applicants must select the correct and corresponding Malheur National Forest Duty Location(s):
- Blue Mountain Ranger District: John Day, Oregon
- Emigrant Creek Ranger District: Hines, Oregon
- Prairie City Ranger District: Prairie City, Oregon
- Supervisor's Office: John Day, Oregon
Review and understand the qualifications requirements for each position you are applying to.
- Each announcement has "Required Documents" and "Job Qualifications" section. Read the information and understand the what is required to apply for the position.
- Be specific in your resume ensure you add dates of employment along with the hours per week you work.
- Ensure you have the most up to date supervisor contact information available in your resume.
- If you are applying based on education or a combination of education/work experience, upload a current copy of your College Transcripts when submitting your application.
- Spend the time and contact the locations where you are interested in working.
- Resume Tips and Sample Resume.
- USDA Forest Service Outreach Database: https://fsoutreach.gdcii.com/
- USAJobs: https://www.usajobs.gov/
- USAJobs Application Process: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/process/