Mt. Hood National Forest

Employment

APPLYING FOR A JOB WITH THE FOREST SERVICE

The web-based application of Avue Digital Services (ADS) provides the capability for people interested in employment opportunities with the Forest Service to apply for jobs on-line through the Internet. Job candidates can create and update ‘Applicant Profiles,’ search for current vacancy announcements being advertised in ADS, create a job search profile, apply for jobs, and check the status on jobs for which they have applied. Applicants may also access a help tutorial, view jobs with other Federal Agencies, and see employer profiles.

ACCESSING THE WEBSITE

External applicants (or non-Forest Service employees) can access the The Applicant Module may be accessed on the Internet at: http://www.avuedigitalservices.com/usfs/applicant.html. This site will display only Forest Service job openings.

When applying for Forest Service jobs, you may also go to USAJobs (http://www.usajobs.opm.gov) to find Forest Service vacancy announcements. From within a Forest Service vacancy announcements found on USAJobs, applicants can link directly to the announcement in ADS.

Applicants new to the online system must request a User ID. After accessing the website listed above, click on NEW USER. Enter all fields in the New User Registration window. Keep your User ID and Password in a secure location. You will need to use it every time you access ADS. If you cannot remember your password, select “Forget Password?” You will be prompted to answer a test question you chose at the time you registered for your initial password.

To exit the ADS system, click on the Quit button in the lower right corner of your screen. Be sure to save any work you have competed prior to exiting.

The ADS system is a secure system, with a 128-bit encryption, as indicated by the yellow lock in the lower right-hand corner of the screen. This level of security is equivalent to on-line banking.

The ADS system is available from approximately 4:00 am until 11:59 pm Eastern Time.

FIRE HIRE

Use the Automated Staffing Application Program to process applications for fire employment.

• To Apply
• More Info

STUDENT PROGRAMS

The Forest Service also has many opportunities for part-time and temporary employment for high school and college students, including internships and cooperative student opportunities.

VOLUNTEERING

Volunteers are the heartbeat of the Forest Service. The types of work a volunteer can perform are many and varied. Find more information about volunteering at the USDA Forest Service Volunteering web site. Also check out volunteering opportunites on our forest

YOUTH EMPLOYMENT AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

(with organizations outside the USDA Forest Service)

• Earth Corps
• Student Conservation Association
• Northwest Youth Corps
• Pacific Northwest Trail Associaton SKY Program

US Forest Service - Mt. Hood National Forest
Last Modified: Friday, 20 April 2007 at 19:46:51 EDT