~ WiNINAG LWIC IN Historic, archived document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. ‘BFA 1qURHOPAHDRda —— A" NATIONAL ARY U.S. FOREST SERVICE D2RKELEY LISRAR Raye i tp hs ama ok fe aes if Irs ie 18 aS eat yf ie i WL en oe reg HONS DISCARD ctavidt Shy body F A FE wD ‘pw a 3 FA Pap 5 ’ ———— ee \ ws ——_ AGRI & gq 5 — SS Lane ¥ oe re ae ” ay if hab ba = ° oes i Se fon adie oe yt ons 2g ote - EOR' JOIN wisely use the Natio multiple purposes. ing, abilities, and ideals to work th welfare of all Americans. ; concepts HELP to promote environmental conservation to the management of National Forest lands. ENJOY the satisfaction that comes from public service in a great conservation cause, along with the opportunity for — personal advancement. : vember. 1974 THE FOREST SERVICE has the Federal responsibility for national leadership in forestry and land management. This includes top-level participation in setting national priorities, formulating programs, and establishing the pattern of Federal policies that relate to man and his natural environment. But Forest Service responsibilities and interests go beyond forested lands. Forests and related rangeland, grassland, brushland, alpine areas, minerals, water, and wildlife habitat illustrate the variety of natural resources involved in the scope of forestry. Also in- volved are less tangible values such as scenic quality, air and water quality, recreation, open space, eco- nomic strength, and social well-being. In our complex society, there must be an interrela- tionship among objectives, policies, and goals. The Forest Service seeks to foster this by: ¢ Promoting and achieving a pattern of natural resource uses that will best meet the needs of people now and in the future. ¢ Protecting and improving the quality of air, water, soil, and natural beauty. ¢ Helping to preserve and enhance the quality of “open space” in urban and community areas. ¢ Generating forestry opportunities to accelerate rural community growth. e Encouraging the growth and development of forestry-based enterprises that readily respond to consumers’ changing needs. ¢ Seeking optimum forest landownership patterns. e Improving the welfare of the underprivileged. ¢ Involving the public in forest policy and pro- gram formulation. e Encouraging the development of forestry through- out the world. e¢ Expanding public understanding of environ- mental conservation. ¢ Developing and making available a firm scien- tific base for the advancement of forestry. The Forest Service realizes the importance of being responsive and alert to the changing needs of a dy- namic society. Sensitivity to problems and flexibility in solving them are basic to successful leadership in maintaining and enhancing our natural environment. about the forest service... career opportunities In 1905, 734 Bureau of Forestry employees admin- istered 54 million acres on 60 “forest reserves.” Today some 19,000 full-time Forest Service employees aided by up to 20,000 part-time and seasonal employees ” Am F-521721 Foresters at work—Lewis & Clark National Forest, Montana. perform the many public services connected with administering 187 million acres of National Forests. The pleasure and satisfaction of working for the Forest Service largely stem from pride in the Agency’s spirit of public service, its record of past accomplish- ment, and a strong belief in its future goals in manag- ing many of the Nation’s most valuable natural resources. All of these are intangible assets, but they are invaluable to any job. In employing new people, the Forest Service seeks men and women who are not only properly trained for the work, but who also have high ideals and a desire to serve the public. The challenges of the future are great. Among these challenges is the need to deal with the conservation of man’s total environment. The Forest Service is con- cerned with protection against soil erosion, air and water pollution, waste disposal, and maintenance of plant and animal life in a favorable ecological environ- ment on 187 million acres of land. In a few years, the nationwide need for water is expected to be two and a half times that of the present. The demand for timber is expected to double; for live- stock more than double; for wildlife about double; and for outdoor recreation to be at least four times greater. These increased needs will have a tremendous impact on forest lands. As Forest Service programs grow, opportunities for an important and rewarding career will also grow. lapses ROLCSUPY The Forest Service offers a wide variety of career opportunities in National Forest administration, re- search, State and private forestry cooperation, and international forestry. Some 5,000 foresters help to accomplish the Service’s primary responsibilities. About two-thirds of them work on the widely scattered National Forests, which in- clude over 700 Ranger Districts. Other foresters are engaged in administrative or -research duties at Regional Offices, Experiment Stations, laboratories, and other facilities at more than 100 installations across the country. The work of the forester is varied, complex, and challenging. For example, the forester: F-515020 the measuring vide range of duties—such as w Foresters perform a Lolo ( in in Mill Creek for its suitability for skiing Foresters studying terra volume of e e termin Py ® o diameter of a tre National Forest, Montana). reviewing yurces VUICOS reacni amo ALIA IIFIC ATL NV-NOV\ \ O Forestry “kn cicnan sical 1 pony i t Ss ‘ a camps ” The forester i tua gency si oa F-5132 Engineers provide technical expertise and profes- sional engineering services necessary in the efficient resource management of our National Forests. Pres- ently there are approximately 1,200 engineers in the Forest Service of which about 1,000 are in civil engi- neering; the remainder are in agricultural, electrical, industrial, and mechanical engineering. Forest Service engineers are engaged in many diversified activities which contribute significantly to the development and utilization of the National Forests. Civil engineers work extensively in the areas of sys- tems planning, design, and construction for facilities such as roads, bridges, buildings, water supply, and waste treatment systems. There are also opportunities for engineers to specialize in systems engineering, computer technology, and geometronics. In addition, many civil engineers, land surveyors, and cartographers are becoming engaged in a diversified surveying pro- gram which includes engineering surveying, cartog- raphy, land surveying, and photogrammetric surveying, as well as the sub-specialties of topographic mapping and control surveying. Mechanical and agricultural engineers work in the fields of equipment development and management. They may specialize in areas of testing, selection, and use of mechanical equipment for fire prevention and control, chemical distribution, brush cutting, tree plant- ing, timber harvesting, and construction and mainte- nance of equipment used in Forest Service resource management operations. Equipment required to per- form certain jobs is evaluated and new equipment developed when commercial equipment is not available or cannot be modified for use. The large and rapidly changing field of communi- / Engineers surveying for a new road in Grand Mesa National Forest, Colorado. The layout of this road was done from aerial photographs using the latest photogrammetric techniques. cations is one where Forest Service electronic and electrical engineers find challenging careers. Elec- trical engineers are engaged in designing of remote telephone systems, microwave systems, electrical transmission and distribution, and in analyzing pri- vate, State, and industry use requests involving power line and water power requirements on National Forests. Increasingly the problems faced by Forest Service engineers have more immediate impact upon people than in previous years. Public opinion must be con- sidered and many other diverse parameters analyzed. This calls for imagination and ingenuity and requires a new dimension in engineering — a greater use of team skills, interpersonal behavior skills, and the concept of multidiscipline teams. The engineer in the Forest Service is part of a team made up of many disciplines — landscape architects, biologists, geologists, foresters, business management specialists, and ecologists. All of these disciplines work toward the solution of re- source-oriented management problems. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS The preferred qualification standard for entrance- level professional engineer positions is the successful completion of a full 4-year professional engineering curriculum leading to a bachelor’s (or higher) degree in engineering in an accredited college or university. Candidates may also qualify if they have 4 years of college-level education, training, and/or technical ex- perience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering, and (2) a good under- standing, both theoretical and practical, of the engi- neering sciences and techniques and their applica- tions to one of the branches of engineering. (The knowledge and understanding gained must be equiva- lent to that provided by a full 4-year professional engineering curriculum as described in the basic requirement.) Graduate study, advanced degrees, or professional experience will qualify engineering candidates for employment at higher levels. weclouy Forest Service geologist examining rock samples (Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho). F-499845 eR ‘ie Geologic conditions exert a great influence on the land management practices of the Forest Service. It is necessary to evaluate these influences for efficient land management planning and operations. Geologic information is presently being utilized to determine: Groundwater conditions for water well developments and watershed studies; foundation conditions for roads, bridges, and dams; sources of borrow material for road surfacing; and descriptive statements and illus- trations for explaining unusual geologic areas for the public. The geologist: e Studies geologic literature and collects field data. He applies geologic and other hypothe- ses and principles to determine: geologic history, rock types, rock structure; the origin, composi- tion, and classification of landforms; and ground- water conditions. Field work requires the use of aerial photos and/or maps with notes to record the data. Seismic and electrical resistivity geo- physical methods are utilized to obtain data deep below the earth’s surface. ° Applies information gained to solve problems concerning soil stability, landslides, road con- struction, bridge sites, sewage disposal systems, and sources of aggregate. Broad geologic sur- veys with their interpretations provide information for planning road nets, timber harvesting, water- shed studies, and soil inventories. e¢ Works as a member of an interdisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and other professionals who contribute equivalent information in their fields so the total environment is understood. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Geologists in the Forest Service must have a degree in geology or one of its specialized areas such as engi- neering geology, mining geology, or groundwater geology from an accredited college or university. Specific study must have included 30 semester hours in geology and 20 semester hours in any combination of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological science, engineering, and pertinent related sciences such as geophysics, meteorology, hydrology, and oceanog- raphy. inyalrology Forest and rangelands occupy the Nation’s most important water producing areas. The hydrologist plays an important role in the planning, design, and implementation of management practices on those lands. The Forest Service offers a wide variety of oppor- tunities for the hydrologists in National Forest adminis- tration, research, and State and private cooperative forestry programs. For example, the Forest Service hydrologist: © Determines and analyzes watershed conditions and associated hydrologic and climatic variables in terms of management potentials, limitations, and hazards. Prepares plans and prescriptions for minimizing possible adverse effects of (1) resource use and development, (2) construction of improvements, and (3) natural catastrophe on the water resource. Recommends, designs, and assists in imple- menting installation of flood control, soil con- servation, and watershed improvements. Helps determine the criteria, needs, and oppor- tunities for blending water yield improvement land and with other resource management objectives. Collecting a water sample from a forested watershed in eastern Ken- tucky to determine whether there is any change in water quality. es Shr Was eat ge RAS Beck: Ra 4 pil a Ne F-504234 Determines the influence of grazing, timber harvest, minerals management, recreation use, road construction, waste disposal, and other management activities on the water resource and on the local microclimate. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Since hydrology is an applied science, it overlaps many scientific fields. To be properly qualified, the applicant should have a broad knowledge of soil physics, ecology, climatology, plant physiology, aquatic biology, geohydrology, economics, and social science in addition to a working knowledge of water science, computer science, mathematics, and statistics. Hydrologists in the Forest Service must have suc- cessfully completed a full 4-year course of study at an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor’s (or higher) degree with major study in watershed management, hydrology, or aquatic biology. Candi- dates lacking a specialized degree may qualify if their course of study included a minimum of 6 semester hours in hydrology and 6 semester hours in analytical geometry and calculus plus a total of at least 30 semester hours in any combination of courses which includes at least four of the following: statistics, com- puter science, physical science, engineering science, soil physics, aquatic biology, geohydrology, clima- tology, or land and water resource management or conservation. Watershed scientist testing water sample at Water Cress Spring, Mark Twain National Forest, Missouri. 3 F-518088 L SL a a OIE Blt ad Lip: ean F-517618 Design of outdoor recreation developments and facilities for winter and summer is part of the job of a landscape architect. F-51747) Working on terrain models is an interesting aspect of the landscape architect's profession. lamcscane APCIITECLULE Forest Service landscape architects are playing a progressively greater role in making the National Forests more usable and enjoyable for the American public. The work of most landscape architects is on one of the 125 National Forests (averaging over 1 million acres). Here they contribute to the planning, location, or design of various land management functions such as outdoor recreation developments and facilities for summer and winter, timber harvest and regeneration, transportation systems, forest fire control facilities, watershed improvements, administrative headquarters of all kinds, public utility systems crossing or using National Forest lands, and wildlife habitat improve- ments. The challenge is to plan for each of these (and others) to be most functionally effective with the least impact upon the environment. Equally important is planning them collectively so they harmoniously work together within the framework of an integrated land use plan. Even a newly employed landscape architect can thus expect to assist in such activities as: feasibility studies, land use planning, site selection, development design, construction supervision, and project evaluation. Often basic to a landscape architect’s career pro- gram is the satisfaction of staying with a project from initial conception to completion of construction. The Forest Service landscape architect is commonly a part of interdisciplinary project or planning teams made up of other professionals such as soil scientists, hydrologists, architects, geologists, foresters, engi- neers, ecologists, research scientists, and interpretive specialists. At their disposal is technical support such as aerial photography, drafting, photo labs, graphics, data processing, and every form of transportation that the job might require. Professional growth and addi- tional job opportunities are available in the nine re- gional offices, the Washington Headquarters, and Forest Service research stations. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Personal qualifications required by the landscape architect’s job with the Forest Service differ somewhat from those for similar jobs in urban environments. Considerable outdoor work, during all seasons of the year and’ sometimes in inclement weather, calls for physical stamina and an aptitude for the outdoors. With as much as a million-acre area of responsi- bility, the landscape architect can expect some over- night (and occasionally longer) trips. Writing and public speaking skills, as well as the graphic skills for which his profession is noted, are necessary in his contacts with such groups as community planning agencies, public officials and organizations, and other pro- fessions. Educational include a_ bachelor’s degree, with a 4-year (minimum) accredited curriculum in landscape architecture. Work experience, superior academic achievement, and/or graduate degrees can qualify applicants for higher starting salaries and requirements responsibilities. re F-521725 Range conservationists inspecting grasslands in the Southwest. Ranger and his range staffman reviewing the range management plan for a grazing allotment. F-521724 PAMEE CONSERVATION Federally owned range areas in the Western States contribute to the stability and economy of many rural communities. The National Forests and National Grass- lands include 106 million acres of range environment that provide forage for big game and for 7 million cattle and sheep owned by 18,000 rancher-farmers. The range management program prescribed by the range conservationist is tailored to fit each National Forest range and associated situations. The range conservationist: e Analyzes the range resource on one or more of approximately 11,000 National Forest grazing allotments, which are the basic management units. He fits the number of livestock and game animals to the available forage supply. e Provides for uniform distribution of grazing animals through rest-rotation and other systems. e Determines the proper grazing time or seasons and how much grazing the forage plants and soil can withstand. ¢ Measures and interprets the response of the forage plants to use by animals. ¢ Determines how to convert forage to animal products more efficiently. e Determines the influence of grazing on timber, watershed, and recreational values of the land. ¢ Controls, modifies, or replaces low value brush and weeds with grass, where local economic considerations justify such treatment. He also plans mechanical treatments or installations, fertilization, range seeding, water developments, fencing, and trail construction. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS To qualify as a range conservationist, the candidate must complete a full 4-year course of study in an ac- credited college or university leading to a bachelor’s or higher degree with major study in range manage- ment or a closely related subject-matter field. The study must have included at least 30 semester hours in any combination of the plant, animal, and soil sciences, and natural resources management. At least 12 of these 30 semester hours must have been in range management. 3 : ~ F-515318 Research forester at the Burlington (Vt.) Project Station checking round bottom flask containing sap sample. PeSCAREIA During the past 50 years, Forest Service research has served the Nation well by keeping forestry abreast of the people’s needs. Now, with the national popula- tion growing rapidly and altering its living habits just as fast, we are looking for more ways to meet the needs of the future. Research itself is changing. Solving many of today’s problems requires sophisticated tech- niques and complicated equipment. These shifts de- mand new skills in research personnel. Until about a decade ago, most Forest Service researchers were graduates of forestry schools. Today, most new re- search employees have specialized graduate training in a basic science or in engineering. To illustrate the nature of the tasks and the skills required of researchers, here is a partial list of goals the Forest Service hopes to achieve in the coming years: e Increase the growth efficiency of individual trees and forage plants through applied principles of genetics and physiology. ® Through weather modification, prevent lightning- caused forest fires and increase the productivity of forests and ranges. e Improve techniques for and reduce costs of deter- mining the presence, characteristics, and damage of forest pests, fires, and other destructive agents through remote sensing. e Develop improved techniques for rehabilitating eroding land, preventing floods, improving aquatic habitats and water supplies, and re- storing landscape beauty. ¢ Through economic analyses and forest resource surveys, provide technical information that will help rural communities develop and compete for forestry-based jobs and industries. Support pro- grams to improve rural housing. e Provide knowledge for protecting and improving forest and range watersheds to assure abundant water of high quality, in combination with in- creased opportunities for outdoor recreation and for production of timber, game, and fish. e Devise ways of eliminating air, water, and soil pollution through improved forestry activities. e Learn how to control forest pests without con- taminating the environment or upsetting natural communities of plants and animals. e Solve the socio-economic and ecologic problems of recreation on public and private forest and range lands. e Devise feasible geographic patterns of wildlife habitats that can serve people on all economic levels. e Determine the requirements for improving and maintaining the esthetic qualities of forest land- scapes and rural communities through manage- ment of forest environments. ¢ Provide the scientific knowledge needed to raise the productive capacity of forests to meet do- mestic needs and improve this country’s position in world trade. e Develop new and improved forest products that are of high serviceability and suited to the needs and wants of consumers. e Provide knowledge that will assure a fair and open marketing and distribution system for forest products. Achievement of such goals requires talents of specialists in many sciences. At the present time, some “F-515279 Gas chromatograph is used in basic research on control of insects that attack wood products (Wood Products Insect Laboratory, Gulf- port, Miss.) F-507733 Single-sample pressure cells used for laboratory measurement of specific yield and water retention of undistrubed peat cores. A soil physicist is adjusting the water section on one of the cells. (Northern Conifer Laboratory, Grand Rapids, Minn.) 80 scientific specialties are represented in the Forest Service. Career research scientists represent many occupations— foresters, forest products technologists, soil scientists, hydrologists, agronomists, physiologists, geneticists, economists, chemists, physicists, engineers, entomologists, botanists, meteorologists, pathologists, and biologists. Some new employees are recruited for nearly all these occupations each year. About two-thirds of the Forest Service’s research units are located on college campuses where modern laboratories and extensive libraries are available. The college atmosphere and the association of em- ployees with eminent scientists on campus help stimu- late creative thinking and development and provide excellent opportunities for continuing academic work toward advanced degrees, and for post-doctoral work both here and abroad. Career opportunities are based primarily on the Most involvement, development, and scientist's interests and aptitude. research stresses advancement. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Applicants for research positions must successfully complete a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s (or higher) degree from an accredited individual college or university, with a major in a pertinent field of science. This course of study must include the specific requirements of the position for which the individual is applying. F-515324 Forest Service scientist planting sugar maple seedlings at greenhouse of University of Vermont. Weather balloons sent aloft by project meteorologists are used to record temperature c oer Sori] Science A knowledge of soils is essential to all phases of multiple-use planning and management of National - Forest lands. Emphasis is placed on obtaining and evaluating that soil information which relates directly to forest development projects and resource manage- ment. Soil resource inventories provide basic soil infor- mation for multiplanning purposes. Some of the soil inventories are conducted as a part of the National Cooperative Soil Survey. Soil management service, which is the application of technical soils knowledge to resource development in timber, range, wildlife, recreation, and watershed management, is now an important part of the Forest Service work program. The soil scientist: —Conducts soil inventories on forest lands. Deter- mines the distribution of areas having like char- acteristics of soils and related features including the parent material on underlying bedrock, land- form, drainage patterns, and vegetation (or vegetation potentials) and maps the soil area boundaries on aerial photographs. Makes de- tailed field descriptions of each soil type and selects profile samples, as needed, for laboratory determinations. Classifies the soils and evaluates various soil-water, soil-stability, and soil-vegeta- tion relationships. Determines the significance to resource management of basic differences of soil capability and response potentials. Identifies problem areas that may require more intensive investigations. Provides consultant soil management services for many forest resource uses and developments. Partici- pates in special teams organized to make recommen- dations regarding resource management problems. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Soil scientists in the Forest Service have various edu- cational backgrounds. Although they have primarily soil science degrees, some may have degrees in for- estry, agronomy, range management, or geology. How- ever, they must have at least 30 semester hours, or equivalent, in biological, physical, and earth sciences with a minimum of 15 semester hours in soils. F-517157 Soil scientist testing soil (Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia) Soil scientist examines the soil, measuring its potential in terms of pro- ductivity for resources. He can then advise the District Ranger what trees will grow well and how many board feet the site will produce; how water will behave when it rains on this terrain and how much will be stored in the soil; what wildlife food plants will grow here, and if the land can be used for forage; about erosion hazards; and what are its engineering properties. : F-521726 Fish biologist and assistant taking water samples to aid in fish improvement work on Moraine Lake, Ottawa National Forest, Michigan. WiIGhike mMmanagemen«t The 1960 Multiple Use and Sustained Yield Act recognized wildlife and fish as major resources. The National Forests and National Grasslands, comprising some 187 million acres in 42 states and Puerto Rico, support a wide variety of wildlife species and provide some of the best hunting and fishing in the country. Approximately 40 rare or endangered species of wild- life and fish have been identified and are being man- aged on National Forest System lands. Most of these public lands are in the mountains of the Western States and Alaska. Occurring at the higher elevations, they give rise to many of the cold water trout streams, and contain most of the cold water lakes open to fishing. ; Wildlife management on the National Forests and National Grasslands primarily involves protection and improvement of habitat for both game and nongame species. State fish and game laws apply on these public lands, which necessitates a high degree of cooperation with the State wildlife agencies. Necessary cooperation is also maintained with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior. An important and challenging part of wildlife man- agement involves the coordination of wildlife needs with other forest resource activities. Timber harvest, livestock grazing, and road construction are examples F-517453 of activities that can be detrimental to wildlife and fish. With proper planning, however, the biologist can help make these other activities serve the interest of wildlife.” Habitat for wildlife and fish can be made more pro- ductive through application of direct improvement measures. The biologist plays a major role in planning and prescribing a wide range of habitat improvements to increase fish and game production and provide for the needs of nongame species. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS A bachelor of science degree in wildlife or fisherigs management, with at least 30 semester hours or equiva- lent in biological sciences, is the usual requirement for these positions. Such course work must include 9 semes- ter hours in wildlife subjects, 12 semester hours in zool- ogy, and 9 semester hours in botany or related plant sciences. Graduate study, advanced degrees, or profes- sional experience may qualify an individual for entrance at higher levels. Applicants for wildlife management positions must show that they have completed a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or uni- versity leading to a bachelor’s (or higher) degree, with course work which has included 30 semester hours in biological science and 15 semester hours in the physi- cal, mathematical, and earth sciences. A career in wildlife or fisheries management may require administrative skills as well as a sound working knowledge of plant and animal ecology. This phase of resource management will provide a rewarding career to those who demonstrate the interest and enthusiasm. wenerail imsoOrmatkioro Employment Opportunites The Forest Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Appointments are based on qualifications without regard to race, sex, creed, color, national origin, poli- tics, personal relationship, age, membership or non- membership in an employee organization, or any other nonmerit factor. These same principles for equal oppor- tunity apply to job advancement following appointment. Training The Forest Service provides excellent opportunities for intensive and specialized training under competent, experienced administrators and scientists. Career direction and comprehensive on-and-off-the- job training programs are tailored to the individual’s needs, and are designed not only to help employees in the performance of present duties but also to prepare them for more difficult and responsible jobs. Advancement The Forest Service firmly believes in utilizing skills, qualifications, and experience to the fullest and places employees in positions for which they are best fitted and in which they will be satisfied and give their best performance. It is the policy of the Forest Service to fill vacancies in higher grade positions by promoting how to apply... All permanent positions in the Forest Service are filled by appointment from lists of eligibles furnished by the Civil Service Commission. These lists are established as a result of competitive examinations based on experi- ence and education. A numerical rating is established based on evaluation of such information. The applicant with the highest numerical score is placed at the top of the eligible list. Additional information about examination announce- ments can be obtained from any Federal Job Informa- tion Center If you meet the requirements listed in the Civil Service examination announcement, fill out the required appli- employees who have shown their ability to do more responsible work. Benefits Federal employees receive many benefits, such as sick and annual leave, periodic salary increases, group life insurance at a nominal rate, voluntary health insur- ance for which the Government contributes part of the cost of premiums and the employee pays the balance through payroll deductions, disability compensation if injured. in line of duty, and liberal retirement annuities. Paid national holidays, monetary awards for work- improvement suggestions, and paid leave for military reserve personnel are additional benefits. Work Locations The Forest Service is a decentralized agency, with national headquarters in Washington, D.C. There are nine Regional Offices, 125 National Forests, 10 major research institutions, and 69 other research work units located throughout the country, and in Puerto Rico. Transfers between units, often accompanied by a pro- motion, are encouraged to broaden the employee’s knowledge and to prepare him for additional responsibilities. Since the work of the Forest Service is carried on in many States and Puerto Rico, the local environments in which our people work are diverse and stimulating. Work relationships, both inside and outside the Serv- ice, are as diverse as the environments and equally interesting, since they represent dealings with people from all walks of life. cation forms and forward them to the appropriate Area Office of the U.S. Civil Service Commission, in accord- ance with instructions in the announcement. Applicants selected generally enter the Forest Service at grade GS—5 or GS-7, depending on their qualifica- tions and experience. Following an initial training period, assignments are made to operating positions. After a year of satisfactory performance, employees are eligible for promotion consideration. Regional Offices and Experiment Stations have employment jurisdiction over positions in their geo- graphic areas. For further information, write to the Regional Forester or Experiment Station Director in the area where you wish to work. (See map.) The addresses are as follows: CPt NS Oe a, oie a 'OAHo ciassoy 3 Bay aS ae 7 aE" &e i d gif, {eurrais Frans POP Pea! f Wii, ota e oe a Me ‘ ; i j ee Seen | SB aamat nj aceine as f' face Seon races Medi: wf, BE jig ee NEBR: a TAIN 2 / r “il [rene ai] ao eo ot Be edie" ROCKY MOUNTAIN : REGION (2) OF DD aace fs" Tee © sto “ REGION f tent eave = eae | Sms j ; NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM ‘ ae fel REEAT ED eM Perea ane a eran oa cena TEXAS cre (ERD nationay roncsts (BSED Purchase units: (= nationat Grasse anos EEE) Law UTILIZATION PROVECTS: : — heGIONAL BOUNDARIES * 7 4 @ REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS \ © «SUPERVISOR'S HEADQUARTERS “ © FOREST AND RANGE EXPERIMENT STATIONS eas N rontst enooucrs. UssoRaroRy Ine Sous INSTITUTE OF NORTHERN FORESTRY . tS INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL FORESTRY a. JG, ince oiecron stare ano Private FORESTRY pRockaMs aca ears Foner aeccnvenars PUERTO RICO , Regional Forester, USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region > eee Rocky Mountain Region Federal Office Building eee 319 SW Pine Street Post Office Building sucte SO 85 Post Office Box 3623 Juneau, Alaska 99801 enver, Portland, Oregon 97208 Southwestern Region Intermountain Region ° Eastern Region 517 Gold Avenue SW 324 25th Street 633 W. Wisconsin Avenue Albuquerque, N. Mexico 87101 Ogden, Utah 84401 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53203 California Region Northern Region . Southern Region a 630 Sansome Street Federal Building 1720 Peachtree Road NW | San Francisco, Calif. 94111 Missoula, Montana 59801 Atlanta, Georgia 30309 Director, USDA Forest Service Forest Products Laboratory Institute of Tropical Forestry North Walnut Street, Madison, Wis. 53705 P.0. Box 577, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico 00928 North Central Forest Experiment Station Intermountain Forest and Range Experiment Station Folwell Avenue, St. Paul, Minn. 55101 507 25th Street, Ogden, Utah 84401 Pacific Northwest Forest and Range Experiment Station Northeastern Forest Experiment Station 809 NE Sixth Ave., P.O. Box 245, Berkeley, Calif.94701 - 6816 Market Street, Upper Darby, Pa. 19082 Southeastern Forest Experiment Station Rocky Mountain Forest and Range Experiment Station P.0. Box 2570, Asheville, N.C. 28802 Forestry Building, Fort Collins, Colo. 80521 : Southern Forest Experiment Station T-10210 Federal Building, 701 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, La. 70113 - TYNOINN, A ET