Forest Service hiring for summer jobs

[fsadmin]

Looking for a meaningful job in your own community? The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest is hiring seasonal employees for the summer!
These roles offer:
• Outdoor, hands-on work
• Experience in natural resources
• A chance to support national forests near you

Local residents are strongly encouraged to apply. Job announcements will be posted to USAJOBS as early as February 20, 2026. Positions are being recruited with duty stations across the forest. Visit our website for more information: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/okanogan-wenatchee
Click on the header “About” and then the link for “Working with Us” and “Careers and Jobs.”

To get started with the application process, it’s recommended that applicants establish accounts and prepare their federal resume in advance.
USAJOBS: https://www.usajobs.gov/
How to Create an Account: https://help.usajobs.gov/get-started

On the Methow Valley Ranger District, positions will be in developed recreation and trail crews. Developed recreation crews operate and maintain US Forest Service developed recreation sites, including campgrounds, trailheads, and day use areas. Work activities will include cleaning recreation sites, infrastructure construction and repair, vegetation management, maintaining information kiosks, and providing visitor information.

Trail crews work to maintain trails throughout the Methow Valley Ranger District, including logout, brushing, tread repair, bridge and other structure construction, and more.

For more information about local positions, please call the Methow Valley Ranger District at 509-996-4000.

[zwinters]

Application is open now thru March 3rd!