Forest Service Hiring 1,000+ Seasonal Workers In WA, OR

WASHINGTON — For Washingtonians in search of a little seasonal work: the U.S. Forest Service is now accepting applications for more than a thousand temporary positions across Washington and Oregon next year.

The Forest Service is seeking workers to fill full-time and part-time positions in its Pacific Northwest and Southwest regions, and the first application window runs through Oct. 6. The jobs available include forestry technicians, forestry aid workers, visitor services staffers and various scientific roles.

Officials said the open positions cover an array of specialties, including fire, timber, natural resources, engineering and archaeology. In Washington, there are openings in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie, Okanogan-Wenatchee, Gifford Pinchot, Olympic and Colville national forests.

Readers can find a complete list of job postings for the 2023 hiring season on the Forest Service's website and send in an application via USAJobs.gov. More information on applications and the hiring process is available online.

Here are a few helpful links from the USFS:

• The Forest Service's How to Apply webpage has steps to help you navigate the job application process.
• Search for current Forest Service job openings on www.USAJOBS.gov.
• National Job Forest Service Opportunity Listing.
• Outreach Database: List of current & upcoming national Forest Service job opportunities.
• Vicinity map of Pacific NW National Forest locations.