USDA Forest Service is hiring for temporary seasonal jobs

THE Rio Grande National Forest (RGNF) will soon be hiring additional positions for temporary, or seasonal, jobs along with other units across the Rocky Mountain Region. The positions are in fields such as fire, trails, timber, visitor information, recreation, fisheries, range, and archaeology. 

Duty locations will be in Creede, Del Norte, La Jara, and Saguache, Colorado. The application period for all positions will be open from Jan. 12 through Jan. 19.

These temporary positions will be part of the 2023 workforce and will begin work as early as June. 

Visit the RGNF employment page  for a list of available positions and who to contact for more information. The page also has instructions on how to apply.

All applications must be submitted online through USAJOBS. No applications will be accepted at local Forest Service offices.

The Forest Service is a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Agriculture that manages 193 million acres of land, roughly the size of Texas. The Rocky Mountain Region includes 17 national forests and seven national grasslands located in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming. 

The Rio Grande National Forest covers 1.8 million acres of some of the most diverse landscapes in South Central Colorado. 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.

Temporary positions with the USDA Forest Service are a great way to gain valuable experience, work outdoors, and get exposure to different careers. The application period closes on Jan. 19.

For information on the Rio Grande National Forest, call 719-850-2374, visit the forest website, or follow us on our Facebook page or Twitter.