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Employment Opportunities for those with Federal Status

Current federal employees in permanent positions, or employees who have worked in a permanent Federal position for over 3 years typically have "federal status". This means they can apply for positions for which they qualify which are open only to those with federal status. Most of the vacancies require "Federal Status". If you do not have federal status, you are wasting your time if you apply or inquire about vacancies requiring federal status. Vacancies requiring federal status usually are advertised under Merit Promotion System procedures.

 

Civil Rights Activities

The Forest Service seeks to ensure equality and fairness in all Agency programs, and activities, including public access, grants, training and development, public service, contracting, data collection and analysis, technical assistance, and employment opportunities. The mission of the Agency's Civil Rights Program is to monitor and enforce compliance with the requirements of all Federal Civil Rights legislation, provide uniformity and consistency for administering the Agency's Civil Rights program, related systems, and activities, and to provide national direction and leadership in support of the Agency's efforts to become a multicultural organization. The responsibility of this Program is to carry out the Agency's policy ensuring that no person is denied access to, participation in, or benefit of any program or activity on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, familial status, political affiliation, or disability. The Forest Service is an equal opportunity service provider and strives to be an employer of choice.