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U.S. Forest Service Region 5

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The Forest Service structure includes the Washington Office, regions, and research stations. Meet our key agency leadership. 

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Our publications provide information through reports, research and more. The searchable list of publications date back to 2010.

Guiding our work

A variety of regulations and policies guide our work. The agency often seeks public comments on how we address changes to how we work.

Meet some of our employees

Faces of the Forest is a special feature that showcases our people, places and professions. 

This is Who We Are

Learn more about the Forest Service mission, purpose and value and how we are creating and sustaining a culture that is values based, purpose driven and relationship focused. 

Jul 01, 2025
Full time
Private (Police Officer)- San Francisco
$70,495 - $138,641 yearly
U.S. Forest Service Region 5 San Francisco, CA, USA
Private (Police Officer) Department of the Interior National Park Service United States Park Police (USPP) Summary   This job is open to   Duties   Requirements   How you will be evaluated     Apply  Print  Share Save Summary The mission of the United States Park Police is to support and further the goals of the Department of Interior and the National Park Service by providing quality law enforcement, safeguarding lives, protecting our national treasures and symbols of democracy, and preserving the natural and cultural resources entrusted to us. This is an open-continuous announcement. Please see "Next Steps" for more information.  Help Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates...
Jul 01, 2025
Full time
Forestry Technician (Fire Dispatch)- San Bernardino
$47,944 - $93,895 yearly
U.S. Forest Service Region 5 San Bernardino, CA, USA
Forestry Technician (Fire Dispatch) Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management Summary   This job is open to   Duties   Requirements   How you will be evaluated     Apply  Print  Share Save Summary   Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. We expect to fill many vacancies at this time for the following locations: Bishop, CA San Bernardino, CA This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/direct-hire-authority/#url=Fact-Sheet    Help Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates...
Jul 01, 2025
Full time
Forestry Technician (Fire Dispatch)- Bishop
$47,944.00 - $93,895.00 hourly
U.S. Forest Service Region 5 Bishop, CA, USA
Forestry Technician (Fire Dispatch) Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management Summary   This job is open to   Duties   Requirements   How you will be evaluated     Apply  Print  Share Save Summary   Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. We expect to fill many vacancies at this time for the following locations: Bishop, CA San Bernardino, CA This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/direct-hire-authority/#url=Fact-Sheet    Help Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates...
Jul 01, 2025
Full time
Meteorological Technician GS5-GS7- California
$19.33 - $23.94 hourly
U.S. Forest Service Region 5 CA, USA
Meteorological Technician Department of Agriculture Forest Service Summary   This job is open to   Duties   Requirements   How you will be evaluated      Share Save Summary   This position is located within a National Forest. The incumbent is responsible for collecting field-based observations and data specific to snow avalanches, the mountain snowpack, and mountain weather conditions for assigned areas. Forest Service Avalanche Forecasters will use the information collected by the incumbent in the creation of avalanche forecasts and advisories. Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates    07/01/2025 to 07/14/2025 Salary $19.33 - $19.33 per hour Pay scale & grade GS 5 Locations...
Jun 16, 2025
Full time
Law Enforcement Officer- California
$49,739 - $81,480 yearly
U.S. Forest Service Region 5 CA, USA
Law Enforcement Officer Department of Agriculture Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigations Summary   This job is open to   Duties   Requirements   How you will be evaluated      Share Save Summary These positions are located with Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigations US Wide. Incumbent is responsible for planning, directing, and conducting patrols to prevent, detect and enforce violations of Federal laws and regulations on National Forest System lands. THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. APPLICATIONS WILL EXPIRE EVERY 90 DAYS. IN ORDER TO REMAIN IN CONSIDERATION, APPLICANTS MUST RESUBMIT THEIR APPLICATIONS.  Help Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 03/11/2025 to 09/30/2025 Salary $49,739 - $81,480 per year Pay scale...