Via the Pawnee Pioneer Trails Scenic & Historic Byway…
Sharing information regarding two different seasonal work opportunities on the Arapaho & Roosevelt NFs and Pawnee NG this summer. I’m especially interested in recruiting those interested in working on the Pawnee National Grassland,. Information about all seasonal jobs and upcoming hiring opportunities are posted on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland website. This 2/20 press release also contains relevant information and links. I’ve also attached a filer that contains information about both USDA Forest Service seasonal positions and those that our partners at the Student Conservation Association are Hiring. I’ve pulled some key info out of the job announcements, but for a complete overview interested applicants should thoroughly ready the linked announcements themselves.
Hoping to fill two USDA Forest Service 1039 seasonal GS5 recreation support positions. Applications opened Friday 2/20/26 and close Monday 3/3/26
- Seasonal USDA Forest Service positions posted on USAJobs include the GS5 roles on the Pawnee National Grassland ($19.52/hr) as well as GS5and GS7 roles ($24.18/hr, none of these on Pawnee at this time) on other parts of the Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests. Seasonal employment dates are flexible, roughly May-November.
- For GS5 positions, applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-4 grade level; OR a bachelor’s degree or 4 years of successfully completed education above high school. Additional qualification requirements apply for GS7 roles. Complete qualification information is on USAJobs
- All resumes submitted to USAJobs can me a maximum of two pages and interested candidates are encouraged to thoroughly read the position announcement and tailor their resume to reflect how their experience and education qualify them for the role they are applying for
- Must have or create a USAJobs account to apply
- If applicants are specifically interested in the Pawnee National Grassland, they should indicate that as a preferred duty station during their application process
Hoping to fill two Student Conservation Association seasonal rangeland management positions
- These positions are for those still in college, work will be on the Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests & Pawnee National Grassland, along with at many other USDA Forest Service Locations
- Interested applicants can search by location on the SCA job board (if desired location is Ault, for seasonal rangeland management work, search for "Ault, CO"). The two positions are for individual placement of rangeland management technicians.
- Work dates are May 10 – September 26. A $600/week living allowance, $1,100 one time travel allowance, and $400/month housing allowance are provided.
If interested candidates have specific questions about the application process or the roles, please encourage them to contact me via email or phone.
Really appreciate you spreading the word,
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