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 
KRORESTRYSATD.  _ 2seasonsor None____ 2 seasons or 
j 1 year. 1 year. 
FOREST AND RANGE 
FIRE CONTROL AID__ 2seasons__ 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 4-year 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.—Generally, 
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. 
