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Only when examinations fail to secure thorough^ qual- 

 itied men are vacancies tilled by the examination of 

 applicants from other States. 



The restriction as to residence is not imposed upon 

 applicants for the forest assistant examination, for 

 which the age limit is 20 to 40 years. 



Information as to the times and places at which 

 examinations will be held and the steps necessary to 

 secure admission may be obtained only from the United 

 States Civil Service Commission, Washington, D. C. 



GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES. 



FOREST INSPECTORS. 



Forest inspectors are appointed only from those who 

 by their qualifications, training, and experience have 

 gained great familiarity with reserve problems and 

 unusual efficiency in the conduct of reserve business. 



The inspector advises with all forest officers and has 

 free access to all official books, reports, or other rec- 

 ords. He may call upon any supervisor for all neces- 

 sary assistance, but he has no authority to give orders 

 to any supervisor or to any ranger, unless that ranger 

 has been detailed by his superior to assist the inspector. 



His duties are to inspect the reserves in his district, 

 see and report on existing conditions, and recommend 

 changes for the better in both the business and techni- 

 cal management, and in personnel. He also assists the 

 local officers, by suggestion and advice, in all reserve 

 matters. 



SUPERVISORS. 



For the purpose of encouraging good men to enter 

 the service and do good work, as well as to utilize their 



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