Forest Service Department of Agriculture is seeking applicants for several vacancies.
Caring for the Land and Serving People
Nature inspires us, grounds us and surrounds us. At the Forest Service, people and nature are deeply connected. From the wood that frames our homes to the freshwater we drink and the clean air we breathe, to the outdoor adventures we enjoy. It takes people from diverse cultures with vast experiences, perspectives and ideas to sustain the health, diversity and productivity of the nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations. The Forest Service offers various careers, from accountants to zoologists. Join a team of 30,000 employees dedicated to supporting nature in sustaining life.
As part of its Wildfire Crisis Strategy, the Forest Service is hiring civil engineers and public affairs specialists to plan, design, coordinate, communicate and implement fuels and forest health treatment projects to reduce wildfire risk across 21 Western landscapes. The strategy outlines the Forest Service’s collaborative plan for increasing fuels and forest health treatments to create healthier forests and reduce wildfire risk to people, communities and infrastructure with funds appropriated by Congress through the infrastructure and inflation reduction laws.
Civil Engineers and Public Affairs Specialists
Multiple permanent full-time positions are available in Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. Information about specific locations, positions and grade levels can be found on the Wildfire Crisis Strategy Hiring Engineering & Public Affairs webpage.
Apply August 9 through August 23
Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen. Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill these positions, meaning Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply. A recruitment or relocation incentive or reimbursement of relocation expenses may be authorized.
Application Assistance is Available
For application and resume preparation tips and guidelines, click here for step-by-step instructions. For more information, contact Lead Recruiter Lawrence Lujan at lawrence.lujan@usda.gov or 303-815-9902.
Current and Future Career Opportunities
For current and future career opportunities with the Forest Service, visit the Interactive Career Opportunity Map.
