From the Chief's Desk
I communicated with you April 2 on the need for a Strategic Hiring Assessment and Strategy, with follow-up direction to be issued within 30 days. This letter outlines national direction based on the results of the assessment. While we were able to complete the assessment in 30 days, it has taken more time to analyze and develop strategic hiring direction that responds to the results. I am grateful to all our leaders who have continued to steward our work and continue to deliver on our mission. The key finding of the assessment is that our agency is not attriting staff...
Delivering the mission
Sustain our nation's forests and grasslands
Excel as a high performing agency
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