Outdoor and Federal Job Guides by Role and State
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Outdoor & Federal Job Guides by Role and State
Detailed guides to wildland firefighter, park ranger, forestry technician, trail crew, and seasonal national park jobs — pay ranges, hiring seasons, and how to apply.
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Each guide covers real USAJOBS listing counts, pay ranges, hiring season, and how to apply — no filler. Use the links below to go directly to the role and state that fits your next season.
California · Wildland Fire
Wildland Firefighter Jobs in California
USFS, CAL FIRE, and BLM positions across 18 national forests. 20–50 active federal postings during peak hiring.
Oregon · Wildland Fire
Wildland Firefighter Jobs in Oregon
USFS Region 6, BLM Oregon, and ODF positions across 13 national forests and 16 million acres of BLM land.
Colorado · National Parks & Public Lands
Park Ranger Jobs in Colorado
NPS, BLM, and USFS ranger positions at Rocky Mountain, Mesa Verde, Great Sand Dunes, and 11 national forests.
Pacific Northwest · Forestry
Forestry Technician Jobs in the Pacific Northwest
USFS Region 6 timber, fire, recreation, and wildlife positions across 17 national forests in Oregon and Washington.
Montana · Trail Crew & Public Lands
Trail Crew Jobs in Montana
USFS Region 1 trail crew, wilderness ranger, and backcountry positions across 10 national forests and Glacier NP.
National Parks · Concessions & NPS
Seasonal Jobs at National Parks
Concession workers, NPS positions, and contractor roles at Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Glacier, and parks nationwide.
Oregon · Camp Hosting
Camp Host Jobs in Oregon
USFS, Oregon State Parks, and private campground host positions across Oregon. Free site + stipend.
Arizona · Workamping
Workamping Jobs in Arizona
Campground host, gate attendant, and workamping positions across Arizona. Winter-season and year-round roles.
Washington · Agriculture & Harvest
Harvest Jobs in Washington
Apple, cherry, hop, and berry harvest positions across the Yakima Valley, Wenatchee, and Eastern Washington.
Remote Work · Van Life
Remote Jobs for Van Lifers
Remote-friendly roles that work with a mobile lifestyle — customer support, writing, tech, and more.
About These Guides
OGS work guides are written for mobile workers, van lifers, and seasonal workers who want accurate information about outdoor and federal jobs — not generic career advice. Each guide covers the specific agencies that hire, the pay grades and locality adjustments that apply, the hiring timeline, and what the work actually looks like.
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