Careers and Jobs
The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests offer a variety of job opportunities that range from student interns to full-time and seasonal employees, as well as volunteer programs that help accomplish the mission of caring for the nation’s public land and serving people. Duties vary widely with opportunities for people with different types of skills and abilities. Some jobs require scientific knowledge such as wildlife biology, archeology, hydrology, geology, ecology, administrative and computer technologies. Other positions just require a spirit of cooperation and a willingness and ability to learn on the job.
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Available Positions - GMUG National Forests
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Make a lasting impact on the world and unlock rewarding opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. The Forest Service employs individuals from diverse social and academic backgrounds into a full range of career fields and positions.
Fire Hire
The USDA Forest Service is hiring temporary, permanent, and apprenticeship wildland firefighting positions. Join those who serve to protect our national forests, communities, and natural resources.
Upcoming Vacancies
To respond to an outreach notice for a possible upcoming vacancy, search the Forest Service Outreach Database.
Forest Service Job Corps
The USDA Forest Service manages 28 of the 128 Job Corps Civilian Conservation Centers under an Inter-agency Agreement with the Department of Labor. Learn more about the Collbran Job Corps Center located in Collbran, Colorado.
Pathways Program
Pathways Programs provide paid federal government employment opportunities for high school students, undergraduates, postgraduates, and recent graduates.
Volunteer with the GMUG National Forests
Volunteers and Interns contribute their time and expertise in many ways on the GMUG National Forests. Whether you're interested in fisheries or environmental education, mountain bike trails or native plants -- or many things in between -- there is likely a volunteer opportunity awaiting you here!
About the Forest Service
Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the Nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations.
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Contact Us
We can help answer common questions you may have, like how do you start working for the government, what are the requirements to work for the Forest Service or information about accessible and virtual jobs.
For more information, contact Lawrence Lujan, Lead Regional Recruiter for the Rocky Mountain Region, at (303)815-9902 or [email protected].