SEE YOURSELF IN A CAREER WITH THE USDA FOREST SERVICE

Would you like a career where you can care for the land and serve people?

At the Forest Service there are many career opportunities that will let you do just that.

What can you do at the Forest Service?

We have jobs across the country, and there is something for everyone at the Forest Service. We manage over 193 million acres of national forests and grasslands, provide technical expertise, management support, and financial assistance to state and private forest landowners, and have one of the largest forestry research organization in the world.

Forest Careers range from natural resource management to communications, business operations, environmental education, recreation, and information technology (and everything in between). Explore various Forest Service careers below. Learn more about the benefits of working at the Forest Service.

EXPLORE FOREST SERVICE GREEN JOBS

Click on a job title to meet the faces working in green jobs

DEPUTY DISTRICT RANGER

Oversee and support the work of Forest Service District employees in being great land stewards.

wildland fire research scientist wearing a yellow protective suite and fire safety helmet smiling in the forest

Researches and studies the dynamics of wildfires, designing experiments to answer scientific questions.

young professional woman wearing a red plaid and a hard hat using a chainsaw to cut a log
ASSISTANT STAFF RECREATION OFFICER

Ensure Forest visitors have a positive, memorable experience. Engage the public and volunteers in a variety of recreation, education, and land management activities.

Partnership coordinator Juana Rosas smiling for a photo

Creates transformational relationships with non-profit and for-profit partners, including youth and parents in local communities.

4 law enforcement officers and Smokey bear smiling for a photo

Interacts with forest visitors to provide education around Forest Service regulations. Enforces laws as needed.

public affairs specialist Robert Hudson Westover standing in front of a picturesque castle posing for a photo

Plans, designs, and leads communication efforts around Forest Service programs, policies, and activities to the public.

Landscape architect Robin Lee Gyorgyfalvy smiling in front of an evergreen tree

Plans and designs land areas for parks, recreation facilities, highways, airports, and other properties.

archaeologist  sharing the history of a place with a group of interns.

Explores archaeological sites and ancient cities around the world and document, preserve, study and protect those sites and histories, as well as educate the public through various programs and initiatives.

Researches new and innovative uses for wood products that improve people’s daily lives

urban forestry scientist standing inside an urban forest smiling at the camera

Studies how trees and other natural resources relate to public health. Collaborates with cities, community groups, urban residents, and researchers to answer community questions

Wilderness program manager wearing a beige USFS uniform and hat smiling in front of a forest backdrop

Works to keep wilderness areas protected through engagement with volunteers, scientists, and the public.

Land surveyor wearing an orange protective hat, glasses, and vest setting up equipment and taking a photo of their self

Delineates Forest Service boundaries for the public’s use of the land and to help avoid trespass, encroachment, and timber theft issues.

Benefits of working at the USDA Forest Service:

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Get paid to make a difference.

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Get paid to make a difference.

Explore a wide variety of career paths, from natural resource management to communications, environmental education, and information technology (and everything in between).

Have the opportunity to work anywhere in the country (or world) from urban to rural or rural to urban.

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Experience life-long learning and training opportunities. This includes the opportunity to pursue other career opportunities through temporary assignments with different positions for a specified period (after which you return to your regular duties).

Enjoy flexible work schedules & telework (position dependent) in an Agency committed to work-life balance and family friendly policies.

Receive Federal employee benefits including paid holidays, leave, and sick time as well as health and retirement benefits.

Benefits of working at the USDA Forest Service:

one

Get paid to make a difference.

Experience a variety of work environments, from outside in nature, to research facilities and offices.

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Explore a wide variety of career paths, from natural resource management to communications, environmental education, and information technology (and everything in between).

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Have the opportunity to work anywhere in the country (or world) from urban to rural or rural to urban.

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Experience life-long learning and training opportunities. This includes the opportunity to pursue other career opportunities through temporary assignments with different positions for a specified period (after which you return to your regular duties).

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Enjoy flexible work schedules & telework (position dependent) in an Agency committed to work-life balance and family friendly policies.

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Receive Federal employee benefits including paid holidays, leave, and sick time as well as health and retirement benefits.

FIND YOUR GREEN JOB!

Take the Green Jobs quiz to learn about your personality and some green jobs that might suit you best.

Answering a few simple questions could put you on the path to a rewarding green career. In just minutes, Project Learning Tree’s interactive Find Your Green Job online personality quiz produces a personalized report with six job options.

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