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Nebraska & Samuel R. McKelvie National Forests
Buffalo Gap, Fort Pierre, & Oglala National Grasslands

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Find a Forest (NF)
or Grassland (NG)

USDA Forest Service
Nebraska &
Samuel R. McKelvie
National Forests
Buffalo Gap, Fort Pierre,
& Oglala National Grasslands
125 North Main Street
Chadron, NE 69337
308-432-0300

Telephone for the
Hearing Impaired
308-432-0304

United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service.

Jobs

Photo of a  Forest Service employee helping a vacationer.Welcome to the great outdoors! We offer a variety of job opportunities—both paid and unpaid—ranging from student and volunteer programs to full-time employment for men and women with skills in many areas.

We are an organization of people engaged in hundreds of occupations including foresters, biologists, fire fighters, accountants, computer specialists, law enforcement officers, public affairs specialists, engineers, recreation specialists, teachers, geographic information specialists, and more.

Find a Job

Discover not only available positions, but also major Forest Service career fields. Visit USAJobs, Avue Digital Services or contact the forest or grassland where you are interested in working.

Fire Hire

Firefighters, scientists, resource and business managers, computer and communications technicians—fire jobs are as diverse as the Forest Service itself!

The Forest Service hires permanent and seasonal firefighters. Look for job series #0081 - Fire Protection and Prevention Specialist in USAJobs. This includes most fire-related jobs .

Some firefighting and restoration work is done by contractors.

How to Apply

Each job vacancy announcement describes the application process including which forms are needed.

Salary & Benefits

An employee’s salary depends on the type and level of position, as well as work location. A range of benefits is available to permanent and some temporary employees.

Student Programs

There are many opportunities for part-time and temporary employment for high school and college students. Find out more about summer intern programs.

 

Temporary Work

Find current job openings for temporary and seasonal jobs with the Forest Service.

Volunteering

Volunteers are the heartbeat of the Forest Service! Your talents and skills are matched with your work preference to obtain a role that satisfies you and best fulfills our mission.

 

USDA Forest Service, Nebraska & Samuel R. McKelvie National Forests
Buffalo Gap, Fort Pierre, & Oglala National Grasslands
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Last modified April 30, 2008

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