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
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Jobs
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.
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
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Some firefighting and restoration work is done by
contractors.
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How to
Apply
Each job vacancy announcement describes the application
process including which forms are needed.
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.
There are many opportunities for part-time and temporary employment
for high school and college students. Find out more about summer
intern programs.
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Find current job openings for temporary and seasonal jobs with
the Forest Service.
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.
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