I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at US Forest Service (Bend, OR)
Interview
One phone call interview, one in person interview. I was recommended by an existing employee which definitely helps for the initial hire. If you are seasonal and have already worked there for at least one year, you often have rehire rights. They hire a certain number of GS3, GS4, GS5 etc. per district, depending on the number of handcrews, shots, engines etc. Your GS level depends on your tenure and experience, and what position you have been hired for.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time when you disagreed with your supervisor? How did you handle it?
I applied online. The process took 5 months. I interviewed at US Forest Service
Interview
Nearly nonexistent. Some coworkers were hired without an interview. If you want this job and you meet the qualifications you will get it. Job will be almost all grunt work and cleaning. Do not listen to grand promises.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They will tell you anything to get you to work here. Desperate.
Zoom interview with two Forest Service employees. They were not from the location I was applying for. They had the usual interview questions and I was offered the job about a month later.
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at US Forest Service
Interview
fast paced, lots of multiple part questions. Remote interview that was part of screening many candidates in a short period of time. They were asking tricky questions to weed out people fast.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
diversity/ conflict resolution questions with multiple parts.
