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New Hire Onboarding

New Hire Onboarding


Welcome to the Forest Service!

This guide will help you navigate the onboarding process and prepare for your new job. Contractors, volunteers, and interns with a partner organization will follow different onboarding processes provided by their sponsoring organization.

What to Expect

The process can take around 60 days from selection to reporting. Monitor your email for next steps.

Need Help?

Contact your HR manager, supervisor, or the Help Desk.

Contact the Help Desk

Phases of Onboarding

Select a phase to access resources.

  • Your Tentative Selection. Pre-Employment Steps.

  • Your official job offer.

  • Your first week: orientation.

  • Long-term success.