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Forest Service Positions

Applications are accepted only through www.USAJOBS.gov. Employment start dates will vary.

Use www.usajobs.gov to find these positions if they aren’t linked.  The list below often includes the positions currently advertised, to be advertised within the next week and not yet on the site as of today, as well as those a week out from advertisement.


Maintenance Worker WG-8 in Kooskia, Orofino or Elk City, ID – open through 2/9
Supervisory Social Services Assistant GS-9 in Anaconda, MT – open through 2/9
Program Specialist GS-9/11 in Missoula, MT – open through 2/9
Geospatial Systems Specialist GS-12 in Missoula, MT – open through 2/9
Forest Products Resource Specialist GS-9/11 in Butte, Dillon, or Helena, MT – open through 2/12
Rangeland Management Specialist GS-12  – 2 positions in Billings, Bozeman, and Dillon, MT – open through 2/9
Forest Supervisor GS-14/15 – open through 2/9
Deputy Forest Supervisor GS-13/14 – open through 2/9
Public Affairs Specialist GS-13 – open through 2/8
Soil Scientist GS-5/7/9 – open through 2/21
Soil Scientist GS-7/9 Recent Grads only – open through 2/21
Rangeland Management Specialist GS-7/9/11 – open through 2/21
Range Technician GS-4/5/6/7 – open through 2/21
Rangeland Management Student Trainee Intern GS-3/4/5/6/7 – open through 2/21
Rangeland Management Specialist GS-5/7/9 – open through 2/21
Rangeland Management Specialist GS-5/7/9 Recent Grads Only – open through 2/21
Rangeland Management Specialist GS-7/9 Recent Grads only – open through 2/21
Ecologist GS-5/7/9 – open through 2/21
Ecologist GS-5/7/9 Recent Grads only – open through 2/21
Hydrologist GS-5/7/9 – open through 2/21
Hydrologist GS-5/7 Recent Grads Only – open through 2/21
Student Trainee in Forestry Tech GS-2/3/4 – open through 2/7
Student Trainee in Business & Industry GS-3/4/5 – open through 2/7
Student Trainee in Administrative/Office Support GS-3/4/5 – open through 2/7
Student Trainee Engineering GS-3/4/5 – open through 2/7
Student Trainee GS-2 – open through 2/7
Student Trainee in Natural Resources & Biological Sciences GS-3/4/5 – open through 2/7
Student Trainee in Social Science GS-3/4/5 – open through 2/7



Open and Continuous Job Announcements


The following are open and continuous announcements which are job advertisements that are open for long periods of time and include almost every duty station in the Forest Service Nationwide.  These open and continuous announcements provide the Forest Service with a readily available source of applicants when vacancies occur. Eligibility and qualifications will be verified when there is a vacancy for the location and grade for which you applied.  Applications will expire every 90 days. To remain active for consideration, applicants must resubmit their application.  Information on specific locations where jobs are being filled and the dates when applications are due for these locations can be found at https://fsoutreach.gdcii.com/Outreach  Or see the list below.

Civil Engineer GS-9  Civil Engineer GS-9/11  Civil Engineer GS-11/12   Supervisory Civil Engineer GS-12  Engineering Technician GS-8/9  Engineering Technician GS-10/11  Maintenance Worker WG-5  Maintenance Worker WG-7  Maintenance Worker WG-8  Engineering Equipment Operator Supervisor WS-10  Engineering Equipment Operator WL-10   Engineering Equipment Operator WG-10  Engineering Equipment Operator WG-8  Engineering Equipment Operator Helper WG-5  Administrative Operations Specialist GS-11/12   Administrative Operations Specialist GS-12  Recreation Management Specialist GS-7/9   Recreation Management Specialist GS-9/11  Forester GS-7/9  Forester GS-9/11   Forester GS-11/2   Forester GS-9/11  Forester GS-11/12 (Silviculture)   Forestry Technician (Timber Sale Prep) GS-6/7   Forestry Technician (Timber Sale Administration) GS-8/9/10  Administrative Support Assistant GS-5/6   Administrative  Support Assistant GS-6/7   Wildlife Biologist GS-7/9   Wildlife Biologist GS-9/11   Public Affairs Specialist GS-11  Public Affairs Specialist GS-11/12  Customer Service Representative GS-4/5   Visitor Services Information Assistant GS-4/5   Visitor Services Information Assistant GS-5/6   Support Services Specialist GS-6/7  Support Services Specialist GS-7/8  Archeologist GS-7/9   Archeologist GS-9/11   Interdisciplinary Scientist GS-7/9   Interdisciplinary Scientist GS-9/11   Landscape Architect GS-9/11/12  District Ranger GS-12/13  Deputy District Ranger GS-12  Cook Supervisor WS-6  Social Services Assistant GS-5  Lead Social Services Assistant GS-7  Lead Social Services Assistant GS-6/7 Airplane Pilot GS-9/11/12  Social Worker/Guidance Counselor GS-9  Teacher GS-9  Cook WG-6  Range Management Specialist GS-5/7/9

Current open and continuous job announcement in Region 1 ready for applicants to apply to:

Civil Engineer GS-11 in Kalispell, MT – for more information see https://fsoutreach.gdcii.com?id=A74056E6398C4D1B9CDE9A540E06C9DB

Customer Service Representative GS-5 in Darby and Hamilton, MT – for more information see https://fsoutreach.gdcii.com?id=ECA203999D9545A48296FC583680169A

Current/Upcoming National & Regional Hiring Events:

Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership Internship – November 20, 2023 through July 12, 2024  Spring, summer, and fall internships available. Deadlines to apply vary.

Range Management, Soil, and Sciences Career Opportunities – December 11, 2023 through February 21, 2024  We’re hiring range management specialists, botanists, soil scientists, and more.

Summer Internship Positions – January 12, 2024 through February 7, 2024  Our annual summer internship hiring event. Apply on USAJOBS.gov January 12th to February 7th.

Agriculture and Business Career Jobs – March 20 – April 17, 2024  We’re hiring students and recent graduates for jobs in a variety of rewarding career fields, such as agriculture, natural resources, and business careers. 


See the following website for more information and updates:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/working-with-us/careers/recruitment-events

Jobs Being Outreached in Region 1

The following jobs are listed in the outreach database.  Click on the link below to learn more and feel free to reach out to the hiring manager listed if you are interested.

Regional Wildlife Ecologist GS-12/13 in Missoula, MT
Administrative Support Assistant GS-6/7 in Missoula, MT
Administrative Support Assistant GS-6/7 in Big Fork, MT
Customer Service Representative GS-5 in Darby and Hamilton, MT
Forest Products Resource Specialist GS-5/7 in Kalispell, MT
Operations Staff Officer GS-13 in Helena, MT
Realty Specialist GS-11/12 in Missoula, MT
Fleet Operations Specialist GS-11 in Coeur d’Alene, ID
Forester (Forest Service Representative/Timber Sale Admin) GS-11 in Coeur d’Alene, Potlatch, or St. Maries, ID
Maintenance Worker WG-7/8 in Hungry Horse, MT
Regional Wildlife Ecologist GS-12/13 in Missoula, MT
Administrative Support Assistant GS-6/7 in Missoula, MT
Deputy District Ranger GS-12 in Butte, MT
Unmaned Aircraft Systems Specialist GS-9 in Dickinson, ND – 2 positions
Information Receptionist GS-4/5 in Red Lodge, MT
Administrative Support Assistant GS-5/6 in Red Lodge, MT
Timber Sale Administration Forestry Technician GS-5/6/7 in St. Maries, ID
Biological Science Specialist GS-13 in Missoula, MT
Environmental Planner GS-9 in Helena, MT
Environmental Planner GS-11 in Helena, MT
Rangeland Management Specialist GS-12 in Missoula, MT
Cooperative Forestry Program Manager GS-13 in Missoula, MT
Land Surveyor GS-12 in Coeur d’Alene, ID, Grangeville, ID; Kamiah, ID; Hamilton, MT; Libby, MT; Kalispell, MT; or Missoula, MT
Realty Specialist GS-7/9/11/12 in Coeur d’Alene, ID; Kamiah, ID; Hamilton, MT; Kalispell, MT, and Missoula, MT – 3 positions
Rangeland Management Specialist GS-5/7/9 in Ashland, MT
Range Technician GS-5/6/7 in White Bird, ID
Range Management Specialists GS-5/7/9 in White Bird, ID
Air Tanker Base Manager GS-9 in Helena, MT
Archeologist GS-7/9 in Helena, MT
Fisheries Biologist GS-12/13 in Missoula, MT
Recreation Specialist GS-11/12 in Kamiah, ID
Range Technician GS-5/7 in Potlatch, ID
Maintenance Worker WG-7 in Hungry Horse, MT
Geneticist GS-13 in Coeur d’Alene, ID or Missoula, MT
Archeologist GS-9 in Kalispell, MT
Soil Scientist GS-9/11 in Great Falls or Helena, MT
Hydrologist GS-9/11 in Great Falls or Helena, MT
Wildlife Biologist GS-7/9 in Kalispell, MT
Botany Program Manager GS-11/12 in Missoula, MT
Range Technician GS-4/5/6/7 in Lemmon, SD and Dickinson, ND – 2 positions
Rangeland Management Specialist GS-5/7/9 in Watford City, Lisbon, & Dickinson, ND – 5 positions
Rangeland Management Specialist GS-7/9/11 in Watford City, ND
Student Trainee in Range Management GS-3/4/5 in Lemmon, SD; Lisbon, Watford City, and Dickinson, ND – 4 positions
Wildlife Biologist GS-12 in Missoula, MT
Geologist GS-11/12 in Libby, MT
Landscape Architect GS-11 in Coeur d’Alene, Potlach, Kamiah ID & Dillon, MT – 3 positions
Wildlife Biologist GS-11 in Kamiah, ID – 2 positions


Helpful links:

Local Job Opportunities:
Northern Region of USFS Job Openings
USFS Custer Gallatin Openings
Interactive Tool: Forest Service Career Map