Welcome to the Forest Service!

Congratulations, you are one step closer to caring for the land and serving people. This guide will help you navigate the onboarding process and prepare for your new job

If you are a new employee in the Forest Service and possibly in the Federal service, this information is for you. Contractors, volunteers, and interns with a partner organization will follow different onboarding processes provided by their sponsoring organization.

What to Expect

The onboarding process can take around 60 days from the time you are selected for a position until you report to work. Be sure to monitor your personal email for a series of messages that will expand your introduction to the Forest Service and explain your onboarding steps.

Help is a phone call away if you have questions. Your Human Resources case manager, your new supervisor, and the New Hire Help Desk are here to help .