12. "Does the Forest Service Employ Pilots?" 



The Forest Service uses airplanes to a considerable extent in fire 

 suppression and some other field operations. However, the planes 

 and pilots are generally under contract from private operators or made 

 available by other government agencies. Quahfied pilots operate the 

 few planes owned by the Forest Service. 



13. "Does the Forest Service Employ Women?" 



The majority of office workers (typists, stenographers, clerks) are 

 women. Women also fill other responsible support positions such as 

 accountants, statisticians, writers, personnel specialists, and research 

 technicians. 



Women are occasionally employed as forest fire lookouts, but they 

 are usually recruited from local residents who are acquainted with the 

 country under observation. Since most lookouts are required to 

 locate and sometimes help control fires, men fill most of these positions. 



14. "Does the Forest Service Employ Noncitizens?" 



Generally, no. Civil Service regulations provide that an agency 

 can hire noncitizens only if it cannot hire citizens. Since, in many 

 categories, there are usually more applicants than jobs, the Forest 

 Service has continued to fill its positions with U.S. citizens. 



15. "Are Employment Opportunities Equal for All?" 



Appointments are based on qualifications without regard to race, 

 sex, creed, color, or national origin. Promotional and development 

 opportunities within the Service are also open to all qualified 

 individuals. 



For further general information, write to the Regional Forester in 

 charge of the region where you wish to work (see map). The addresses 

 are on the following page. 



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