U.S. Forest Service seeks seasonal job applicants

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The USDA Forest Service is accepting applications this week for over 80 seasonal spring and summer jobs in Oregon and Washington.

Positions are available in multiple fields, including archaeology, customer service, range, forestry, fire, recreation, engineering, hydrology, biology, dispatch, and engineering. 

Applications must be submitted on www.USAJOBS.gov between March 3 – 9. More information about seasonal employment, available positions, and application instructions can be found at www.fs.usda.gov/main/r6/jobs.
Application questions should be directed to SM.FS.r6recruit@usda.gov.
Interested applicants are encouraged to create a profile on USAJOBS in advance to save time once the hiring process begins.

“We’re looking for talented, diverse applicants to help us manage over 24 million acres of public land in the Pacific Northwest,” said Glenn Casamassa, Pacific Northwest Regional Forester. “If you’re interested in caring for our national forests and serving local communities, I encourage you to apply.”

The mission of the Forest Service is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations.

The agency manages 193 million acres of public land, provides assistance to state and private landowners, and maintains the largest forestry research organization in the world.

The Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region contains 17 National Forests, a National Scenic Area, a National Grassland, and two National Volcanic Monuments, all within the States of Oregon and Washington. These public lands provide timber for people, forage for cattle and wildlife, habitat for fish, plants, and animals, and some of the best recreation opportunity in the country.
Applicant Contact:
Alexis Burke
(503) 854-4220
SM.FS.r6recruit@usda.gov