The US Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service has announced plans to hire up to 2,000 seasonal positions for the upcoming summer recreation season.
This announcement aims to help support active management work and improve access and experiences on national forests and grasslands.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins stated: “Under President Trump’s leadership, USDA is restoring fiscal responsibility, efficiency and accountability so that Americans can count on services that endure.
“We have addressed millions of dollars in salary deficits inherited from the previous administration.
“The Forest Service is now on a path to fiscal solvency and able to fill these critical seasonal positions to improve services for visitors this summer.”
Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz commented: “Hiring these seasonal positions is essential to delivering the services visitors rely on.
“Our seasonal employees are active members of the communities they serve.
“They keep forests open and accessible, campgrounds and other facilities clean and neighboring towns thriving.
“It’s a direct investment in the people who make our national forests and grasslands special.”
Now that the Forest Service has streamlined its hiring process and shortened hiring timeframes, seasonal employees can begin work earlier.
Opening more opportunities for people in rural communities to compete for jobs close to home.
Chief Schultz added: “This year, we’re focusing our recruitment within the communities we serve.
“Local residents bring invaluable knowledge, pride and a strong connection to the places we care for.
“We are excited to offer more opportunities for people who want to work close to home.”
These positions are in addition to seasonal fire hiring already underway.
