By Lorena Williams
The San Juan National Forest is now hiring seasonal employees for a variety of recreation positions on each district. The application window opened February 20 with the majority of applications closing on March 3. We encourage local residents to apply.
Positions on the San Juan NF include back-country trail work, developed recreation maintenance, road construction/management, and visitor services administration. These positions have a flexible start/end date with a general window of employment between May-November. Qualified candidates must be able to perform manual labor, hike long distances, have a valid U.S, driver’s license, and must be at least 18 years old.
All San Juan National Forest positions will be advertised on www.usajobs.gov.
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.
Application periods, qualifications, and start dates vary by position. Applicants are encouraged to review job announcements carefully for deadlines and required materials.
To learn more about Forest Service careers, benefits and upcoming hiring events, visit this website.