Employment

Interested applications for all positions are encouraged to contact crew leadership.  

• Superintendent, Jerry Hoffman, jerry.m.hoffman@usda.gov 

Permanent Positions:

Current Openings:

We anticipate filling the following positions in May (report date of Mid-July):

• Assistant Superintendent, GS-8, 26/0

• Squad Leader GS-7 (Currently have 2 vacancies, but only filling one this summer)

Seasonal Positions:

• Updates: All 2025 seasonal hiring has been processed.  

We appreciate the interest in our crew for the 2025 season. If you applied but did not receive an offer, please understand that we had a large candidate pool, and we do notice those that apply multiple years. There have been situations in the past that we have had to make last minute offers as late as January. Please keep an eye on our social media pages for updates. 

FREQUENTLY asked questions:

Can I stop by for a visit to your base ?

We strongly encourage coming in to visit, though do recommend calling before hand to set up time to make sure one of us are available to meet with you. We are also available for virtual meetings via Zoom and Microsoft Teams as well.  

Do you have bunk housing or provide any type of housing?

We do NOT have, or offer, any type of housing. Suggest rentals in the towns of Wilmington, Braidwood, Diamond, Coal City, Morris, Kankakee and Joliet. 

When does your season start?

Our typical season starts mid February and ends usually around the first or second week of September.