The Chronicle (Centralia)
The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service will be accepting applications for more than 1,000 seasonal and summer jobs in Washington and Oregon this November.
Positions are available in a variety of fields, including fire, recreation, timber, natural resources, engineering, visitor services and archaeology, stated a news release.
“We’re looking for talented, diverse applicants to help us manage over 24 million acres of public land in the Pacific Northwest,” said Glenn Casamassa, who is a Pacific Northwest regional forester. “If you’re interested in stewarding our national forests and serving local communities, I encourage you to apply.”
Applications must be submitted online at www.usajobs.gov between Nov. 5 and Nov. 12. Interested applicants are encouraged to create a profile online before the hiring process begins.
The Forest Service strives to sustain the health, diversity and productivity of the nation’s grasslands and forests. The agency manages 193 million acres of public land, provides assistance to state and private landowners and maintains the largest forestry research organization in the nation, stated the release.
The Pacific Northwest region includes 16 national forests, a national scenic area, a national grassland and two national volcanic monuments.
For more information on seasonal employment, available positions and application instructions, go online to www.fs.usda.gov/main/giffordpinchot/about-forest/jobs.
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