Resources

DOI has a wide variety of land management, stewardship, and conservation careers to explore. Check out resources that can support you on your career path.

Information for Future DOI Employees

Start a Career at Interior

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If you’re a young person interested in land management and conservation, explore opportunities to intern or volunteer while you’re in school, and find out how to prepare for a DOI career after graduation.

Finding the Perfect Job at DOI

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Learn how to find job opportunities, and then get tips on how to prepare and apply for a job.

Resume and Interview Tips for Landing a Job at DOI

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Learn how to build a resume that will make you stand out to DOI recruiters, and prepare to nail the interview.

Increasing Diversity in Conservation Jobs

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Learn about the Diversity Joint Venture for Careers in Conservation (DJV), a partnership of federal and state agencies, universities, non-governmental organizations, foundations, and professional societies working together to increase the number of women

Benefits of a Career in Public Service

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DOI offers many perks for employees, including a career where you can do work that makes a difference. Explore the rewards and benefits of a career in public service.

Connect with Interior at a Career Event

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Hiring managers and human resources professionals from DOI are eager to meet you at a virtual or in-person event. Attend to make connections and learn more about careers at DOI.

Wildland Firefighting Careers

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Learn about how you can protect the public, natural landscapes, wildlife habitat, and recreational areas as a firefighter through the National Interagency Fire Center.

Cyber Career Pathways Tool

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Visit the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (NICCS) Cyber Career Pathways Tool to explore work roles within the Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity.

Information for Current DOI Employees

Develop Your Career

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Current employees at DOI can log into the DOI talent website and use the Plan Your Path tool to build their career development path.

DOI Career Connection

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This robust program facilitates opportunities to broaden employees’ experience, address staffing needs, and build an agile, highly-skilled workforce throughout the Department of the Interior.