usajobs.gov<\/a> the government\u2019s online hiring website, which can be set up to offer alerts on openings for types of jobs in certain locations with specific agencies.<\/p>\n\u201cI was looking for guidance on navigating the USA Jobs website,\u201d said Hannah Burlingame, an FLC junior majoring in English and communications, who is interested in working for the State Department. \u201cI also wanted to know what salary range, or GS level, I should be searching for at my education level.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYou might have more success shooting for a lower grade level in a location that\u2019s not as popular,\u201d said Pauline Ellis, San Juan National Forest partnerships coordinator. \u201cYou\u2019ll also want to apply for a work schedule that suits your situation; there are temporary, permanent, seasonal and trainee positions.\u201d<\/p>\n
In addition to a quick tutorial on navigating the website, local Forest Service officials talked about what it\u2019s like to work for the federal government.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was helpful to hear firsthand accounts from federal employees,\u201d said Tate Howes, an FLC freshman studying anthropology. \u201cI\u2019m very interested in federal work and wanted to learn about the system.\u201d<\/p>\n
Some government jobs are geared toward current students, such as the Pathways Program or internship programs. For those with recent graduate degrees, Presidential Management Fellowships may be available.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m OK with starting at the bottom with a seasonal job and working my way up,\u201d said Evan Hornstein, an FLC senior in environmental studies, who is interested in a seasonal job so he can work summers in between semesters.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve always been interested in working outdoors for the Park Service or Forest Service,\u201d said Clay Adams-Berger, an FLC senior in environmental studies. \u201cI\u2019m thinking of applying for a wildland firefighter position in Oregon next summer while studying for my master\u2019s in conservation biology.\u201d<\/p>\n
Because many government jobs attract a large amount of interest, federal staffers said it\u2019s important to try to stand out from the crowd.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you\u2019re really serious, spend the time tailoring your application and resume to the particular requirements listed for each position you apply for,\u201d said San Juan National Forest Staff Officer Mark Lambert. \u201cYou can apply for as many jobs as you like, and you can save up to five different r\u00e9sum\u00e9s on the website.\u201d<\/p>\n
The students were also advised to go above and beyond the electronic process and reach out to the agency or agencies they are interested in.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe human touch is very important with government hiring officials,\u201d said Jeremiah Hyslop, who recently landed a job as San Juan National Forest executive assistant.<\/p>\n
Fort Lewis has been partnering with the San Juan National Forest for six years to offer the federal jobs workshop.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe attract students majoring in everything from anthropology and environmental studies to political science and sociology,\u201d said Tana Verzuh, FLC Career Services coordinator for Arts and Sciences. \u201cA lot come in because they want to stay here, but we\u2019re seeing more who are willing to look for jobs in other places, which is a good way to get your foot in the door with the federal government.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ann Bond is the public affairs specialist for the San Juan National Forest.<\/em><\/p>\n\n
Application opportunities<\/h4>\n
The U.S. Forest Service Rocky Mountain Region announced this week the availability of more than 900 temporary positions for the 2017 field season throughout national forests and grasslands in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming.
\n Temporary positions are available in a variety of occupations such as fire, trails, forestry, engineering, wildlife, recreation, fisheries, archaeology and administrative support.
\n Job seekers can apply for these temporary jobs on these dates:
\n Jan. 4-11: Wildland fire positions and other early season temporary positions.
\n Feb. 1-7: Recreation, fisheries, forestry, engineering and other positions.
\n Temporary job opportunities are available online at:
\n http:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/main\/r2\/jobs
\n . Job seekers can apply through USAJOBS during the applicable time periods at:
\n www.usajobs.gov
\n . Permanent job opportunities can be found online at:
\n https:\/\/fsoutreach.gdcii.com\/Outreach
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