The USFS is hiring for seasonal employees for the summer of 2026. This is great news. See USFS press release here. The jobs will be listed on USAJOBS.gov. Local residents are strongly encouraged to apply. There may be a short window of opportunity to apply for these positions, so please check early and often!

These roles will open up across Washington — check out the USAJOBS website. 

Here is a note from the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest about their hiring:

Looking for a meaningful job in your own community? The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest is hiring seasonal employees for the summer!  OkaWen Facebook post: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1331212549043299&set=a.219112133586685

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. 

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