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Federal and State Applications for
Natural Resource Jobs

 

Interested in applying for a Federal or State of Oregon Natural Resource job with
Wildland Firefighting, Forestry, or Eco-Stewardship?
Here are some helpful resources!

(Scroll down for State Resources)

Federal Jobs

The following videos, quick help guides, and links can provide support when preparing for, navigating the system, and then applying for Federal jobs.  If you want help with the process and reside in the Rogue Valley (Josephine and Jackson counties), or planning on moving there, feel free to use the “Have a question” button below to reach the friendly WorkSource Rogue Valley staff.

Short videos from “Ecology:StoryMode” quickly explaining Government Natural Resource jobs and Hiring Pathways.

Short video overview to help prepare and apply for Federal job applications … click the Play Video on Tips for Federal Job Applications button.

Writing a resume that matches a Federal job is important, this overview provides key tips to improve your application … click Pro Tips: Federal Resume Writing

A handy guide when creating a resume for a Federal job application … click 10 Things that Will Improve Your USAJOBS Resume

USAJOBS – the site for all Federal Job postings (and where you must apply) … click on USAJOBS Site

US Forest Service: the Federal job site for both full and part time employment, click USAJOBS Site or if either a student or recent graduate, click USAJOBS Internship for Students and Recent Graduates

US Forest Service Next Steps – the site providing free virtual workshops and hiring events … click on US Forest Service Next Steps

How to Apply for a Forest Service Job – this site provides guidance on applying for US Forest Service jo postings … click How to Apply for a Forest Service Job

Federal Resume video – a 20 minute Youtube video to help build a resume for Federal job applications … click the Play Federal Resume Video button

Building a Federal Resume – this US Forestry site provides guidance on creating a resume for a Federal job posting … click Building a Federal Resume

Required Documents – this US Department of the Interior site provides a list of required documents when applying for a Federal Job … click Required Documents

Required Documents – this US Department of the Interior site provides a list of required documents when applying for a Federal Job … click Required Documents

State of Oregon Jobs

If you want help with the process and reside in the Rogue Valley (Josephine and Jackson counties), or are planning to move there, feel free to use the “Have a question” button below to reach the friendly WorkSource Rogue Valley staff.

Short video to help prepare and apply for Oregon State job applications on the Workday Oregon site … click the Play Video on Tips for Oregon State Job Applications button.

A printable help guide to the Oregon State job application process … click Help Guide for Oregon State Job Applications

Short video on using the Oregon Workday Site… click the Play Oregon Workday Video button.

Apply for State of Oregon jobs at www.oregonjobs.org.

Need help finding a Job or work on your Career? Click the WSRV button or call 541-734-7533.  You can Text/Send a message by using the “Have a question” button in the lower right corner.

Southern Oregon Youth Works empowers young people ages 16-24 in Jackson and Josephine Counties with the skills, experience, and confidence needed to succeed in today’s workforce. Through hands-on training, career exploration, mentorship, and paid work experiences, Southern Oregon Youth Works connects youth with meaningful opportunities that prepare them for sustainable careers and a thriving future in the Rogue Valley.

Visit SOYouthWorks.org for more information.

WorkSource Rogue Valley is an equal-opportunity employer/program. WorkSource Rogue Valley provides free help so you can use our services. Some examples are sign language and spoken-language interpreters, written materials in other languages, large print, audio, and other formats. To get help, please call 503-947-1680. TTY users call 711. You can also send an email to EmployerServices@oregon.gov.

Funding, in whole or in part for: WORKEX services were made possible through a grant from the State of Oregon Workforce Investment General Fund Agreement No. 19-012I | STEP/SNAP this product was funded by USDA. This institution is an equal opportunity provider | DWG services were made possible through the United States Depart of Labor’s Disaster Recovery Dislocated Worker Grants # DW-34815-20-60-A-41; DW-35801-21-60-A-41 | Prosperity 10K services made possible through a grant from the State of Oregon Workforce Investment General Fund Agreement No. 21-139G | Good Jobs made possible through a grant from the US Department of Commerce # ED22HDQ3070098 | OYEP (HECC) made possible from State of Oregon Workforce Investment General Fund Agreement No. 21-120F.