Forest Service is hiring students and recent graduates!

Join the U.S. Forest Service and be a part of an organization that is committed to caring for the land and serving people. 

The Forest Service is hiring students and recent graduates. Jobs are available in a variety of exciting and rewarding occupations such as rangeland management, botany, ecology, geology and more.

The following positions will be open on USAJOBS from January 24th to February 21st 2024.

• Interns:
  • Range Interns: GS-0499-03/04/05/07 with promotion potential to GS-09
    • GS-03/04 for current undergraduate or GS-05/07 for graduate students. The student interns may work in and be converted to a Range Management Specialist occupation.

• Recent Graduates/Merit:
  • Rangeland Management Specialists:GS-0454-GS-05/07 with promotion potential to GS-09
  • Rangeland Management Specialist: GS-0454-GS-07/09 with promotion potential to GS-11. 
  • Rangeland Mgr. Dev. Program (18-month program): GS-0401-07. Full Performance Level: GS-0454-09.
    • Candidates must sign an agreement to take 18 semester hours in Range Management, which may be at their own expense, during the 18-month program. For questions, contact Gilbert Jackson at gilbert.jackson@usda.gov.
  • Soil Scientist: GS-0470-07/09 with promotion potential to GS-11.
  • Botanist: GS-0430-07/09 with promotion potential to GS-11
  • Ecologist: GS-0408-GS-05/07 with promotion potential to GS-09
  • Hydrologist: GS-1315-GS-05/07 with promotion potential to GS-09
  • Geologist: GS-1350-05/07 with promotion potential to GS-09
  • Archeologist: GS-0193-07 with promotion potential to GS-09

• DEMO:
  • Range Technician: GS-0455-04/05/06 with promotion potential to GS-07.

Review the job announcement carefully for required information to include in your application. Employment start dates vary.

The Forest Service will be attending the Society of Range Management conference occurring January 28th to February 1st. You do not need to attend the conference to apply.

The Forest Service is hosting webinars to help you through the application process. Join us and get answers to your questions. 

Note: You may be prompted to download the free Microsoft Teams application.

Visit the Forest Service Application Tips and Webinars webpage to view recorded webinars and our webinar schedule. Topics covered include Tips for Job Seekers, Navigating USAJOBS, Building a Federal Resume, and Hiring Eligibilities and Qualifications. Our webinars also include a questions and answers session where you can ask our team of HR professionals and recruiters specific questions related to the webinar topics. You must register for live webinars in advance by navigating to the Forest Service Application Tips and Webinars webpage and clicking on the webinar date you wish to attend.

Visit the Forest Service Careers webpage to learn more about career opportunities, benefits, hiring events, and resources to help with the application process. 

We look forward to working with you. 

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