Willamette National Forest- Recreation Seasonal Positions 2023
Are you interested in a career in recreation management? Do you love to hike, work hard, and enjoy the beauty and challenge of the outdoors? The Willamette National Forest is outreaching seasonal positions in Trails, OHV, Wilderness, and, Developed and Dispersed Recreation for 2023.
ABOUT THE POSITIONS:
Employment is typically from May-October. Starting and ending dates may be flexible to
work around school and other seasonal work. These positions will be advertised through www.usajobs.gov. Positions will be advertised from September 29th thru October 6th, 2022.
The Trails and Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Positions:
Hiring up to 20 positions
- Serves as a member of a trails/OHV maintenance team to maintain, repair, and build trails throughout the Forest Service.
- Prepares construction materials, ensures proper tool maintenance, and reports work completed.
- Plans and implements the logistics of projects associated with trail maintenance and reconstruction projects.
The Wilderness Ranger Positions:
Hiring up to 15 positions.
- Patrols wilderness to ensure that areas are operated, used, and maintained in accordance with wilderness management plans and regulations.
- Performs trail maintenance activities.
- Interacts with public in wilderness, providing education and information. Checks wilderness permits. Informs wilderness visitors of rules and regulations.
The Developed and Dispersed Recreation Positions:
Hiring up to 15 positions.
- Light to moderate construction (signs, kiosks, deck repair work, roofing, small demolition, building use conversions, etc.)
- Maintains recreation sites, clean roadsides, dispersed sites, and reports on the condition and use of the site areas.
- Serves as a Fee Collection Officer. As a Collection Officer incumbent would collect fees, count, reconciles money collected, and ensures deposits are made appropriately.
Middle Fork Ranger District (Westfir, Oregon)
Primary Contact: Chloe Goldade-holbrook
Phone number: 541 782-5230
Westfir/Oakridge: Seasonal housing may be available at the ranger station located just outside the City of Westfir. Oakridge and Westfir sit at the base of the Cascade Mountains, situated along the Middle Fork of the Willamette River. The area is surrounded by the Willamette National Forest and numerous recreation opportunities. There are 500 miles of trails in the area for hiking, mountain biking, cross country and downhill skiing, snow shoeing, horseback riding and OHVs. There are lakes, rivers and reservoirs for fishing and boating, three wilderness areas, numerous campgrounds, and several important scenic destinations such as Salt Creek Falls and Waldo Lake. You can see why Oakridge is known as “The Center of Oregon Recreation.” The district office is only a 35-minute drive to Springfield and Eugene. Visit the website https://www.ci.oakridge.or.us/recreation/page/outdoor-recreation.
Positions in Westfir, OR
(some positions may hire multiple candidates)
Vacancy Announcement Number
Recreation
GS-0462-03- Forestry Aid (Recreation)
GS-0462-04-Forestry Tech (Recreation)
GS-0462-04-Forestry Tech (Recreation)
GS-0462-05-Forestry Tech (Recreation)
GS-0462-05-Forestry Tech (Recreation)
GS-0462-06-Forestry Tech (Recreation)
GS-0462-04-Forestry Tech (Trails)
GS-0462-05-Forestry Tech (Trails)
GS-0462-05-Forestry Tech (Wilderness/Trails)
GS-0462-05-Forestry Tech (Wilderness/Trails)
GS-0462-06-Forestry Tech (Wilderness/Trails)
GS-0186-05-Social Services Assistant
GS-0186-06-Social Services Assistant
23-TEMP3-R6-2327-3DT-MG
23-TEMP3-R6-0010-4DT-HA
23-TEMP3-R6-5169-4DT-ME
23-TEMP3-R6-0017-5DT-MG
23-TEMP3-R6-2330-5DT-SC
23-TEMP3-R6-0024-6DT-HS
23-TEMP3-R6-2860-4DT-ME
23-TEMP3-R6-2861-5DT-MG
23-TEMP3-R6-0018-4DT-SC
23-TEMP3-R6-0008-5DT-AW
23-TEMP3-R6-0038-6DT-HM
23-TEMP3-R6-3066-5DT-AW
23-TEMP3-R6-5707-6DT-AW
Mckenzie River Ranger District (Mckenzie Bridge, OR)
Primary Contact (Developed Recreation): Emily Long
Primary Contact (Wilderness/Trails):
Phone Number: Emily Long - 541-570-5494
McKenzie Bridge, Oregon is located 54 miles east of Eugene and 54 miles west of Sisters. Seasonal housing may be available at the ranger station located just outside the City of McKenzie Bridge. The beautiful McKenzie River Hwy is a 100-mile-long corridor stretching between Sisters on the east and Springfield on the west. Renowned for fishing, the McKenzie River supports spring Chinook salmon, winter steelhead and summer steelhead as well as native rainbow, cutthroat and bull trout. The high lakes have been planted with rainbow and brook trout, making the McKenzie River Corridor an outdoor sports paradise. The West Cascades National Scenic Byway, has some of the most spectacular scenery in Oregon. The area includes the popular Terwilliger Hot Springs, Sahalie Falls, Clear Lake, and Hoodoo Ski Area. Visit the website http://www.el.com/to/mckenzierivervalley/.
Positions in McKenzie Bridge, OR
(some positions may hire multiple candidates)
Vacancy Announcement Number
Recreation
GS-0462-03-Forestry Aid (Recreation)
GS-0462-04-Forestry Tech (Recreation)
GS-0462-04-Forestry Tech (Recreation)
GS-0462-05-Forestry Tech (Recreation)
GS-0462-05-Forestry Tech (Recreation)
GS-0462-06-Forestry Tech (Recreation)
GS-0462-04-Forestry Tech (Trails)
GS-0462-05-Forestry Tech (Trails)
GS-0462-04-Forestry Tech (Wilderness/Trails)
GS-0462-05-Forestry Tech (Wilderness/Trails)
GS-0462-06-Forestry Tech (Wilderness/Trails)
GS-0462-06-Forestry Tech (Wilderness/Trails)
23-TEMP3-R6-2327-3DT-MG
23-TEMP3-R6-0010-4DT-HA
23-TEMP3-R6-5169-4DT-ME
23-TEMP3-R6-0017-5DT-MG
23-TEMP3-R6-2330-5DT-SC
23-TEMP3-R6-0024-6DT-HS
23-TEMP3-R6-2860-4DT-ME
23-TEMP3-R6-2861-5DT-MG
23-TEMP3-R6-0018-4DT-SC
23-TEMP3-R6-0008-5DT-AW
23-TEMP3-R6-0037-6DT-HA
23-TEMP3-R6-0038-6DT-HM
Sweet Home Ranger District (Sweet Home, OR)
Primary Contact (Developed Recreation): Stefanie Gatchell
Primary Contact (Wilderness/Trails): Eric Gjonnes
Phone Number: Stefanie Gatchell - 541-393-7459
Seasonal housing is not available at the ranger station. Housing can be located in the town of Sweet Home. Known as the "Gateway to the Santiam Playground", Sweet Home is a small logging town located in the foothills of the Cascade Mountain Range on the eastern edge of the Willamette Valley. The mild weather and central location in the Santiam Recreation Area are part of the reason that Sweet Home has so many recreational opportunities. Fishing, hiking and camping are only minutes away from Sweet Home residences. Visit the website https://www.sweethomechamber.com/
Positions in Sweet Home, OR
(some positions may hire multiple candidates)
Vacancy Announcement Number
Recreation
GS-0462-05-Forestry Tech (Recreation)
WG-4749-05-Maintenance Worker
23-TEMP3-R6-0017-5DT-MG
23-TEMP3-R6-0032-5DT-MG
Detroit Ranger District (Detroit, OR)
Primary Contact (OHV/Developed Recreation): Josh Weathers
Primary Contact (Wilderness/Trails): Eric Gjonnes
Phone: Josh Weathers – 971-345-7160 / Eric Gjonnes - 503-854-3894
The Detroit Ranger District / Santiam River Zone manages 496,128 acres including the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness located along the Cascade Crest, the Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area and Wilderness and Detroit Lake. The district offers a wide variety of recreation opportunities including: backpacking, hiking, fishing, hunting, cross-country and downhill skiing, rafting, canoeing, sailing, bicycling and horseback riding. Detroit is located in the North Santiam River Canyon, in the heart of the Cascades, approximately 50 miles east of Salem along Highway 22 and 70 miles west of Bend. There are several small communities within easy commuting distance of the Ranger District including Detroit, Idanha, Gates, Mill City (nearest school district and medical facility), Mehama and Lyons. It should be noted that some of these communities were also impacted by the fire and so commuting may be necessary. Some employees commute from Salem and Stayton (nearest hospital). Government housing may be available for rent at the Detroit Ranger Station.
Positions in Detroit, OR
(some positions may hire multiple candidates)
Vacancy Announcement Number
Recreation
GS-0462-04-Forestry Tech (Recreation)
GS-0462-05-Forestry Tech (Recreation)
GS-0462-06-Forestry Tech (Recreation)
GS-0462-04-Forestry Tech (Trails)
GS-0462-05-Forestry Tech (Trails)
GS-0462-05-Forestry Tech (Wilderness / Trails)
GS-0462-06-Forestry Tech (Wilderness / Trails)
23-TEMP3-R6-0010-4DT-HA
23-TEMP3-R6-0017-5DT-MG
23-TEMP3-R6-0024-6DT-HS
23-TEMP3-R6-2860-4DT-ME
23-TEMP3-R6-2861-5DT-MG
23-TEMP3-R6-0008-5DT-AW
23-TEMP3-R6-0038-6DT-HM
These positions will be advertised through www.usajobs.gov.
Positions will be advertised from September 29th thru October 6th, 2022.
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