Forest Service Hosts Two Virtual Job Fairs by Phone

December 5, 2017

LAKEWOOD, CO – The Rocky Mountain Region of the U.S. Forest Service will host two virtual job fairs by phone for job seekers interested in working for the U.S. Forest Service next summer. Over 900 temporary positions are available for the 2018 field season throughout national forests and grasslands in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming.

During the one hour, toll-free call, recruiters will introduce job seekers to the U.S. Forest Service; provide information regarding available jobs; provide an overview of the application process; and answer questions.

Two Opportunities to Join In

• Thursday, December 7, 2017 | 2-3 p.m. MST
• Tuesday, December 12, 2017| 2-3 p.m. MST

Call-in Information & Instructions

• Dial the call-in number: 1-888-844-9904
• Enter the access code followed by the number sign: 7662084#

Temporary positions are available in a variety of exciting and rewarding occupations such as fire, trails, forestry, engineering, wildlife, recreation, fisheries, archaeology and administrative support. Temporary job opportunities are available online at www.fs.usda.gov/main/r2/jobs.

The Forest Service is a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Agriculture that manages 193 million acres of land, roughly the size of Texas. The Rocky Mountain Region includes 17 national forests and seven national grasslands located in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming. The mission of the Forest Service is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations.

For questions about the virtual hiring call, accessibility or to request an accommodation, please contact Lawrence Lujan at (303) 275-5356 or lmlujan@fs.fed.us.

Photo caption/credit: Virtual job fair graphic. Photo by Canva

 

 

 

 

Black Hills National Forest Seasonal Closures Go Into Effect December 15, 2016

 

Custer, SD – December 15, 2016 marks the beginning of winter recreation on the Black Hills National Forest as Forest officials open snowmobile, cross-country ski and snowshoe trails in the Black Hills area and close seasonal gates and recreation sites that do not remain open through the winter.

Gates are closed to provide a seasonal refuge for wildlife, protect road surfaces and other resources, and provide for public safety as some of the roads are converted into part of the snowmobile trail.

Seasonal closures also occur at many of the recreation sites including some campgrounds and picnic areas. Click here to see a list of campground sites that remain open in the off-season. Most restroom facilities and trash collection are closed for the season.

As a safety reminder, use extreme caution when driving on forest system roads as the road ahead may become impassable or hazardous due to ice and snow cover. National Forest System roads are not plowed or maintained during the winter.

“If heading to the woods this winter, make safety a priority,” said Scott Jacobson, Public Affairs Officer on the Black Hills National Forest. “Always carry extra clothing/blankets, food, water, first aid supplies, a fully charged communication device and let someone know where you are headed and when you expect to return before you go.”

Seasonal recreation sites and roads typically re-open mid-May, weather depending.

For more information on the Black Hills National Forest, visit http://www.fs.usda.gov/blackhills, follow the Forest on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/blackhillsnf or Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlackHillsNF