rated primarily on the experience and education shown in the com- 

 pleted application form he submits. "V^Hiether the examination is writ- 

 ten or not. the applicant with the highest score is placed at the top of 

 the eligible list. 



Competitive civil service examinations are held for all but tem- 

 porary positions in the Forest Service. Information about examina- 

 tions may be obtained from any of the (Federal Job Information 

 Centers) of the U.S. Civil Service Commission listed on page 18. 



Each examination announcement describes the conditions (educa- 

 tion, experience, etc.) under which an applicant may be admitted to 

 the examination. Read these announcements carefulh\ Applicants 

 who do not meet the minimum qualification requirements are rated 

 ineligible. 



10. Can Physically Handicapped Persons be Employed as Nonprofessional 

 Workers in the Forest Service? 



The Federal Government, as the Nation's largest employer of hand- 

 icapped people, has a well-developed program aimed at their em- 

 ployment. There are some positions in the Forest Service to which 

 physically handicapped pei^ons can be assigned, and whenever pos- 

 sible, these assignments are made. 



However, employment on the National Forests is inherently ardu- 

 ous and hazardous; many employees are subject to fire duty and may 

 be called upon to perform flood and storm control duties during 

 emergency situations. 



The Civil Service Commision has established certain physical re- 

 quirements for these positions. They are necessarily rigid for the pro- 

 tection of both the individual and the Government. Any physical con- 

 dition which would cause an individual to be a hazard to himself or 

 to others will disqualify him for employment with the Forest Service. 



11. Does the Forest Service Employ Noncitizens in Their Nonprofessional 

 Jobs? 



Civil Ser^dce regulations state that noncitizens may be employed 

 only in the absence of qualified citizens, or persons who owe permanent 

 allegiance to the United States. 



12. Are Employment Opportunities Equal for All? 



The Forest Service is an equal opportunity employer, and appoint- 

 ments are based on qualifications without regard to race, sex, creed, 

 color, national origin, politics, or any other nonmerit factor. This same 

 principle of equal opportunity applies to job advancement. 



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