Plumas National Forest temporary jobs available for 2017

The Plumas National Forest is planning to fill numerous temporary positions in various locations during 2017. The positions may start as early as April and usually end in September; new hires could work up to a total of 26 weeks. A wide variety of jobs are available in archaeology, botany, recreation, timber, wildlife, and firefighting.

Job announcements will be posted in USA Jobs initially during January although; other announcements may be posted later in the season. The first five-day vacancy announcement for fire temporary jobs will open Monday, Jan. 9 and close on Friday, Jan. 13. The vacancy announcement period for non-fire/temporary jobs starts Jan. 17 and ends Jan. 23.

Applicants may apply for these jobs through the USA Jobs website at usajobs.gov.

Applicants are encouraged to read the vacancy announcements thoroughly for specific information about job requirements, how to apply, and most importantly, points of contact and phone numbers for more detailed guidance on available positions. Having a simple, completed resume is very helpful prior to starting the online application.

For more information about the application process and to search for job opportunities, visit the following website: fs.fed.us/working-with-us/jobs.