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Wilderness Ranger/Trails Crewmember/Visitor Center Staff/Recreation Technician

USDA Forest Service - Inyo National Forest

Mammoth Lakes, California

Job Type Temporary
Salary $17.45 - $24.18 per hour
Deadline Mar 03, 2026
Experience 0 - 1 years

Inyo National Forest (NF) in the beautiful Eastern Sierras of California is hiring seasonal staff to assist in 4 types of recreation jobs:

  • Wilderness Rangers - patrol trails and campsites in the wilderness
  • Trail Crewmembers - construct trails in the wilderness
  • Visitor Center Staff - inform visitors of recreational opportunties in an indoor setting
  • Recreation Technician - maintain facilities at popular recreation sites

Requirements for GS-0462 (Forestry Technician) series.

  • GS-4:  Successful completion of 2 years of study that included at least 12 semester hours in any combination of courses such as forestry, agriculture, crop or plant science, range management or conservation, wildlife management, watershed management, soil science, natural resources (except marine fisheries and oceanography), outdoor recreation management, civil or forest engineering, or wildland fire science. No more than 3 semester hours in mathematics is creditable.
  • GS-5: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree (a) with major study in forestry, range management, agriculture, or a subject-matter field directly related to the position, or (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as those shown above for GS-4. No more than 6 semester hours in mathematics is creditable.
  • GS-6: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-5
  • GS-7: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-6

While other similar jobs are available on other National Forests, Inyo NF is unsurpassed in its beauty and recreational opportunties.

Housing ($250-$750/month) may be available in Mammoth Lakes, CA.

Category General / Stewardship , Outdoor Recreation
Tags Park Ranger , Trail Maintenance