Six Rivers National Forest Now Hiring

This is a press release from the Six Rivers National Forest:

The Six Rivers National Forest is now hiring temporary seasonal Forestry Technician positions for the upcoming summer 2026 season in recreation and active management. Local residents encouraged to apply!

Do you love working outdoors in amazing landscapes? Do you want to help people have the best possible experience on national forests and grasslands? If your answer is yes, a Forestry Technician position is the job for you. Forestry technicians perform most of their duties outdoors, which could include trail repair, campground maintenance, visitor information, and wilderness protection. These are temporary positions, not to exceed 1,039 hours.

Applications are open NOW through March 3, 2026 on USAJobs.gov.

Positions Available:

• GS-05-0462- Forestry Technician (Recreation, Timber, Range)
  • USAJobs Link
  • 9 vacancies in Recreation & 2 vacancies in Active Management
  • Announcement number: 26-TEMPSRT-NAT-3FS042-5DH
• GS-07-0462- Forestry Technician (Recreation, Timber, Range)
  • USAJobs Link
  • 2 vacancies in Recreation
  • Announcement number: 26-TEMPSRT-NAT-3FS028-7DT

Open Position Duty Locations:

• Gasquet, CA (2 vacancies in Recreation & 1 vacancy in Active Management)
• Orleans, CA (2 vacancies in Recreation)
• Willow Creek, CA (2 vacancies in Recreation)
• Mad River, CA  (2 vacancies in Recreation)
• Eureka, CA (2 vacancies in Recreation)
• Arcata, CA ( 1 vacancy in Active Management)

These positions are in addition to seasonal fire hire events, already underway. Bringing on seasonal employees will help improve trails, campgrounds and facilities for safer, reliable and enjoyable recreation experiences for all.

How to Apply

Applicants can view open job announcements and submit applications through   USAJOBS.gov  beginning Feb. 20, 2026. Application periods, qualifications, and start dates vary by position. Applicants are encouraged to review job announcements carefully for deadlines and required materials. Additional information about seasonal hiring and upcoming local recruitment events is available on the   Seasonal Summer Hiring webpage. To help learn how to create an effective USAJobs resume within the new two-page limit, please check out the linked video from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.  Potential applicants must be 18 years old by their first day of work.

Working for the Forest Service

To learn more about Forest Service careers, benefits and upcoming hiring events, visit the   Forest Service Careers  webpage. To learn more about the Six Rivers National Forest visit our website www.fs.usda.gov/r05/sixrivers.