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Arlene Martin, secretary to the Director of the Washington 
Office Division of Personnel Management of the Forest Serv- 
ice, confers on some procedures with Mary Waiters, a secre- 
tary in the Placement Section of the Employment Branch. 
Clerical support functions are recognized as a vital part of 
_ the work of the Forest Service and provide meaningful career 
opportunities for many women. 
Clerical. The Forest Service hires a large number 
of women who perform vital work in the clerical 
field. These include clerk-typists, stenographers, 
secretaries, office-machine operators, purchasing 
agents and administrative assistants. Such posi- 
tions are filled by applicants who have passed writ- 
ten tests covering verbal and clerical abilities. 
BENEFITS 
A Forest Service career can provide a woman with 
a sense of satisfaction in knowing that she has a 
part in the conservation of the Nation’s natural re- 
sources. But in addition, she receives some very 
tangible benefits. As an employee of the U.S. De- 
partment of Agriculture, she gains all the advantages 
_ of Federal government service, such as: 
Fringe benefits. Sick and annual leave, low-cost 
health and life insurance, liberal retirement plan, 
job security, recognition, substantial salary increases 
based on longevity and performance. 
Training. There is always room at the top for the 
employee who wants to move ahead. The Forest 
Service is a firm believer in utilizing skills, qualifica- 
