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MISC. PUBLICATION 249, U.S. DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE 



Forest Service engineer mapping an addition to a public campground in a National 



Forest in Idaho. 



management, improvements of various kinds, timber culture, recrea- 

 tion, flood and erosion control, or general technical work. 



Experts for technical positions in a number of other lines of work in 

 the Forest Service are recruited by special Civil Service examinations. 

 There are many of these jobs, such as: Forest ecologists, entomologists, 

 pathologists, soil scientists, engineers in timber tests, chemical engi- 

 neers, and wood technologists. Clerks, stenographers, accountants, and 

 similar office workers are likewise appointed from Civil Service regis- 

 ters established through the regular examinations for such positions. 



Forest Service Salaries 



Professional positions in the National Forests comprise several 

 grades. The approximate annual gross salary ranges (entrance rate 

 and maximum salaries) are as follows: Forester (starting grades), 

 $5,331 to $8,368; ranger staff assistant, $6,451 to $10,045; District 

 Ranger, $7,696 to $14,338; Forest Supervisor Staffman, $7,696 to 

 $14,338; Forest Supervisor, $12,873 to $19,813. The salaries in 

 higher administrative positions are in keeping with responsibilities. 

 When Government living quarters are provided there is a deduction 



