Jobs and Employment Information

Interested in working in the great outdoors, maintaining Virginia's Forests? A career in forestry may meet your needs. The Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF) offers job vacancies through the Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) website.

Our Careers In Forestry information is also available as a brochure. (English; PDF format).

Work Camper Program

Travelers interested in staying and working at either the Augusta Forestry Center or New Kent Forestry Center can do so through the Work Camper Program. Learn more about the Work Camper Program and see photos of camper activities.

Current Job Listings

  • View current job openings. You will exit the VDOF website and be taken to the website that lists all current openings at VDOF.

Apply online

  • NOTE: VDOF will accept only online applications for all VDOF employment opportunities. Applicants may apply online via the Virginia Jobs website located at https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov/. VDOF will provide, if requested and needed, reasonable accommodation to applicants to access the application and/or interview process. If any assistance is needed when applying online, please contact VDOF at 434.220.9069. Applicants selected for an interview will be required to provide copies of their college transcripts.
  • Visit Statewide job openings for all Virginia government agencies.
  • To Apply: Please apply on-line via the Commonwealth of Virginia's Virginia Jobs website listed above.

Each state agency accepts only applications and employment credentials specifically for their own job vacancies.

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