The lands managed and protected by DOI include archaeological sites that contain material data about the past and represent places where important people and events took place.  Archeologists study the tangible remains of these people and events, including architectural remains, features, and...

Current students can begin their science career at DOI and gain valuable applied experience to pair with their studies. Biological science student trainees work in a variety of fields, including biology, ecology, forestry, and many more!

Biological Technicians partner with DOI scientists, applying their technical skills in support of research or other projects.  Activities like gathering and processing samples, testing soil or water for toxins, and identifying and propagating native plants contribute to decision-making for the...

Botanists at the Department of the Interior apply their technical expertise to provide guidance on native plant development, manage threatened plant species, and ensure responsible planning and development on Federal lands.

Budget analysts help DOI accomplish its mission of protecting and managing public lands by formulating and justifying budgets to make sure agency resource needs are met, executing budgets to manage operations with optimal efficiency, and ensuring accountability in resource management.

Cartographers at the Department of the Interior apply their expertise in geospatial information system (GIS) mapping, data science, and geography to contribute to scientific studies, survey remote areas, and provide critical information for studies, land surveys, or land development planning.

Chemists at the Department of the Interior analyze the effects of chemicals in the environment and conduct tests to detect and identify chemical substances in water, soil, and other natural materials.

Contract/Procurement Specialists at the Department of the Interior help to acquire the important supplies and services that support the entire Department. These professionals leverage their extensive business knowledge to solicit, evaluate, negotiate, and award contracts with commercial sources and...

Would you like to be behind the scenes supporting dangerous and important work? The Department of the Interior has a critical job to do--helping to protect lives, property and resources. Success depends on having the operations necessary to dispatch people, equipment, and resources to support DOI’s...

Ecologists at the Department of the Interior conduct work involving the study of the relationships of organisms with each other, with their physical and chemical environments, and with society. DOI’s ecologists apply their expertise to inform studies of ecosystems or to evaluate the effects of land...

The Department of the Interior manages and protects the nation’s public lands, natural resources, and species and their habitats.  Environmental Protection Specialists partner with DOI scientists, natural resources managers, engineers and many others to help DOI protect and improve environmental...

Equal Employment Opportunity professionals at DOI are responsible for ensuring employees’ equal employment opportunities and civil rights are upheld. These individuals develop, administer, evaluate, and advise on DOI’s internal equal employment program, including coordinating special emphasis...

Financial Administrators manage, allocate and monitor financial resources to help the agency ensure transparency, compliance, effectiveness and accountability in financial management. They assess risk: detect fraud, waste and abuse; and, analyze accounting data to recommend solutions supportive of...

Financial Specialist work with many levels within the Department including Program Managers, Accountants, and Budget Analysts to monitor, analyze, and recommend solutions related to budgetary and financial data to support strategic and programmatic goals.  If you are detail-oriented, enjoy...

Fish biologists at the Department of the Interior preserve, conserve, propagate, and manage the populations and habitats of fish and other aquatic species.