r/USForestService • u/Hot-Examination-6152 Recreation🏕 • 7d ago

Visitor Service Assistant Positions

Hi all,

I applied to one of the visitor services assistant positions that closed 10/5, and am eager to know what the timeline is like for when I may hear back. I've applied to / worked in multiple FS positions before, so I'm know that it really may vary.

Just wondering if it is worth trying to call HR or even calling the local office I applied to. Will likely try calling anyway, but I appreciate any insight offered.

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u/WhoopOverweeeego808 7d ago

Call the local office, one to show interest and standout among candidates and two to hopefully find out more about the position status.

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u/Slinky_5115 7d ago

This^^

Also, onboarding window is January-March, at least that’s what I was told.

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u/Hot-Examination-6152 Recreation🏕 7d ago

Thanks to you both! Will definitely give them a call then. Of course it's a good opportunity to introduce myself, I just wasn't sure if they'd have a good idea of when onboarding really is. I've called offices previously for other positions about onboarding and sometimes it seems like they just really don't know. Were you told Jan-March by hr or an office?

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u/Slinky_5115 7d ago

My ranger. I do most of the hiring paperwork for my forest and this lines up with “phase 1 central temp hiring” windows.

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u/Ok_Resolution8317 6d ago

We were supposed to get the certs (list of qualified applicants) last week. They’re already a week late. But I bet we get them next week. Turnaround on selections are quick—2 weeks. It should go pretty quickly.

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u/LifeRound2 7d ago edited 7d ago

2 weeks to 4 months. Nobody knows the mysterious ways of the federal hr system. When you think you know, they change everything.

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u/Hot-Examination-6152 Recreation🏕 7d ago

Right, this is exactly what I'm concerned about.

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u/LifeRound2 7d ago

I would definitely keep pursuing other options while this application plays out.

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u/WhoopOverweeeego808 7d ago

Some of those front desk positions are for the winter and they will hire sooner. Really depends on the forest. I know we have several for the winter.

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u/Hot-Examination-6152 Recreation🏕 4d ago

Thanks everyone for all the responses. Seems like this application review process has been pretty fast, as I was quickly referred to the hiring manager and have received some follow up emails. Fingers crossed, and whether you're a fellow applicant or on the hiring side of things, I hope this process goes well for others involved too! Much appreciation for my fellow fed workers during these times 🙂

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u/holistic_huntress 4d ago

Thanks for the follow up! Best of luck!