Careers

Colorado River District law enforcement: Honoring service, strengthening communities

In the Colorado River District, law enforcement operates with consistency, professionalism, and a shared dedication to protecting both people and public lands.

BLM Engages Future Leaders at Northwest Jackson IB Middle School Career Day

On March 3, 2026, representatives from the BLM joined a diverse group of professionals at the Northwest Jackson IB Middle School Career Day, in Jackson, Mississippi.

Where science meets stewardship

BLM’s June Wendlandt blends science and stewardship in the Wild Horse and Burro Program—using data to manage rangelands and helping more horses and burros find good homes through adoptions.

Protecting lands and communities: Shaila Pomaikai Catan

The 2025 theme for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is “A Legacy of Leadership and Resilience." This story spotlights Shaila Pomaikai Catan, a Native Hawaiian and BLM wildland fire dispatcher.

BLM supports young, aspiring firefighters

BLM is paving the way for high school students to pursue careers in wildfire with a new education program. The combined classroom curriculum and field training make them eligible for BLM fire crew jobs upon graduation.