Careers and Jobs
Bridge removal, Mt. Baker Ranger District
All Forest Service vacancy announcements are posted at USAJOBS. Forest Service units also utilize the Forest Service Outreach Database to outreach specific vacant positions.
The Application Window for Summer 2026 Seasonal Positions is now CLOSED.
Bridge removal, Mt. Baker Ranger District
Seasonal recreation positions support all aspects of recreation management, including:
- Operating and maintaining campgrounds and day-use sites
- Maintaining trails and supporting backcountry areas
- Caring for eight Wilderness areas
- Interacting with visitors and locals
Work is primarily outdoors, with some office duties.
People interested in applying will need to establish accounts on USAJobs.gov, and prepare a resume that meets requirements. USAJOBS has a web page dedicated to helping answer questions. Follow the steps in Navigating USAJOBS section below to get your account and resume ready so that you can apply as soon as the vacancy announcements open.
USAJOBS Two-page Resume Guidance (PDF)
USAJOBS Two-Page Resume Webinar (Video)
HOT TIP: Recreation positions will be advertised under Forestry Technician job announcements. Apply for all grades and locations you are willing to consider! Or select "Location Negotiable" to be considered for all locations.
About the Forest Service
The Forest Service’s 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. For more than 100 years, this mission has brought people and communities together to answer the call of conservation. Be part of an agency that is values based, purpose driven, and relationship focused.
We are committed to a diverse workforce that strengthens connections to the land and manages resources in the forests we manage for the American people. We strive to live up to our promise of “caring for the land and serving people.”