Position Description and Application Information
Gain valuable skills and start your career with a summer internship.
The Forest Service is looking to hire summer interns in various career fields; positions will open from January 12th to February 7th.
A summer internship is a great way to start a lifelong career with the Forest Service. Positions are available for high school, college undergraduates, and college graduates. Career focuses include natural resources, business, technology, engineering, physical sciences, and more.
Details About the Openings
Positions will be open to students, and you can apply on USAJOBS from January 12th to February 7th. Positions are available in various locations across the nation, location information will be available on the USAJOBS announcements.
- Foundational Interns GS-0099-02 Temporary GS-02 NTE
- Forestry Interns GS-0499-02/03/04 with promotion potential to GS-05
- Social Sciences Interns GS-0199-03/04/05 with promotion potential to GS-09
- Admin Support Interns GS-0399-03/04/05 with promotion potential to GS-05
- Natural Resources InternsGS-0499-03/04/05 with promotion potential to GS-09
- Engineering Interns GS-0899-03/04/05 with promotion potential to GS-09
- Business and Industry Interns GS-1199-03/04/05 with promotion potential to GS-09
- Physical Sciences Interns GS-1399-03/04/05 with promotion potential to GS-09
Eligibility
These positions fall under our Pathways Program. Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen or national who is at least 18 years of age. We hire eligible students on a temporary basis for up to 1 year or for an indefinite period. You may work full-time or part-time and may be eligible to convert into a permanent position.
Selective Service registration is the law. As a federal agency, the Forest Service must make sure any candidate required by law is either registered for Selective Service or has a qualifying exemption. If you are unsure if you are required to register, the Selective Service System offers guidance on Who Needs to Register.