physically handicapped persons can be assigned, and whenever pos- 

 sible, these assignments are made. 



However, employment on the National Forests is inherently ardu- 

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

 be called upon to perform flood and storm control duties during 

 emergency situations. 



The Civil Service Commission 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 Service regulations state that noncitizens may be employed 

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

 allegiance to the United States. Since there are usually more appli- 

 cants than there are jobs, the Forest Service has filled its positions 

 with qualified citizens. 



12. Are Employment Opportunities Equal for All? 



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

 ments are based on qualifications Avithout 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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