An example of acceptable general experience for the position of 

 Forest and Range Fire Control Technician would be experience 

 gained in any field of forestry, or related field, that shows the applicant 

 has acquired, and can use, the basic knowledges and skills needed for 

 fire control work. 



Specialized experience for the position of Forest and Range Fire 

 Control Technician would be that which demonstrates the possession 

 of knowledges and skills basic to fire dispatching, fire prevention, or 

 some combination of both, depending upon the type of position open. 



Substituting high school or other education for parts of the general 

 or specialized experience requirements is permitted. The exact 

 amount of substitution allowed is determined by the nature and length 

 of the subjects studied. 



B. AID. — The following experience requirements are for the 

 several positions of aid: 



EXPERIENCE 



Special- 

 General ized Total 



FORESTRY AID 2 seasons or None 2 seasons or 



1 year. 1 year. 

 FOREST AND RANGE 



FIRE CONTROL AID_ _ 2 seasons. _ None 2 seasons. 



ENGINEERING AID 1% years.. _ 3 months. 2 years. 



The example of general experience shown above for Forest and 

 Range Fire Control Technician would also apply here for Forest and 

 Range Fire Control Aid. 



A diploma for the completion of 4 years of high school work which 

 includes six )2-3^ear courses in mathematics or science may be substi- 

 tuted for two seasons of general experience. 



C. CLERK. — For grades GS-2 or GS-3, no experience is required. 

 However, applicants must pass tests covering verbal abilities and 

 aptitude for clerical tasks. 



D. SKILLED TRADE AND CRAFT WORKERS.— GeneraUy, 

 6 months of experience assisting a journeyman worker is required for 

 eligibility to the helper or apprentice positions. Level 5 (not to be con- 

 fused with GS-5). Usually, each month of day class attendance in 

 a trade school may be substituted for each month of required 

 experience. 



E. LABORER. — No previous experience or education is required 

 to start as a Laborer, Level 1 . However, to perform the various man- 

 ual tasks, it is necessary to be in good physical condition. 



