Applications to apply on www.USAJob.gov : February 20 – March 3

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – February 20, 2026 – The Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands (NF & NGs) is hiring seasonal employees for the upcoming recreation season and is encouraging local residents to apply. 

Our seasonal employees are the backbone of summer operations—keeping our campgrounds, trails, and recreation sites open, safe and welcoming for visitors. These positions offer meaningful work, hands-on experience, and the chance to support public lands close to home.

The Cibola National Forest and Grasslands is recruiting for a variety of roles, including:

Recreation and visitor services Active resource management

These positions are in addition to seasonal fire hire events, already underway. Bringing on seasonal employees will help improve trails, campgrounds and facilities for safer, reliable and enjoyable recreation experiences for all.   

Seasonal jobs can be a first step into a natural resources career, a way to build experience, or simply a chance to spend the summer working outside. We encourage anyone interested to apply.

How to Apply

Applicants can view open job announcements and submit applications through www.USAJOBS.gov  beginning Feb. 20 through March 3.

Application periods, qualifications, and start dates vary by position. Applicants are encouraged to review job announcements carefully for deadlines and required materials.

Below are career opportunities on the Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands:

GS-0456-3

Forestry Aid (Recreation)

26-TEMPSRT-NAT-3FS041-3DH

Cheyenne, OK

Clayton, NM

Magdalena, NM

Mountainair, NM

Tijeras, NM

GS-0456-4

Forestry Technician (Recreation)

26-TEMPSRT-NAT-3FS056-4DH

Grants, NM

Mountainair, NM

Tijeras, NM

GS-0456-5

Forestry Technician

(Recreation and Active Management)

26-TEMPSRT-NAT-3FS042-5DH

Cheyenne, OK

Grants, NM

Tijeras, NM

GS-0456-7

Forestry Technician (Recreation)

26-TEMPSRT-NAT-3FS028-7DT

Tijeras, NM

The Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands encompass 1.9 million acres. The four "sky island" ranger districts: Sandia, Mountainair, Magdalena, and Mt Taylor cover more than 1.6 million acres in New Mexico with elevations range up to 11,301 ft. The Cibola also has four wilderness areas: Sandia Mountain, Manzano Mountain, Withington and Apache Kid and administers four National Grasslands: Black Kettle, McClellan Creek, Kiowa and Rita Blanca covering 263,261 acres in northeastern New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. The Forest Supervisor's Office is in Albuquerque, NM.

Additional information about seasonal hiring and upcoming local recruitment events is available at fs.usda.gov/working-with-us/careers.

To learn more about Forest Service careers, benefits and upcoming hiring events, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/working-with-us/careers.