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Starting to prep for an interview for a forestry technician position at the U.S. Department of State, anybody willing to share some tips?

Do research on the location of position (ie geographic location, National Forest). Also be familiar with the duties that would be expected (posted with job announcement).Also, if you are doing a Skype interview, make sure your skype account works as well as getting the interviewers information se...
Government Interview Forestry Technician U.S. Department of State
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Looking for honest feedback on what it's like to be a recreation forestry technician for the U.S. Department of State!

As a Forestry Technician (Rec), no two days will be the same. There will be a general schedule expected of you but you will also be expected to be flexible based off the holidays, closures due to environmental, holiday, or government reasons, or as needed. There is a lot of give and take as to th...
Government Day in the Life Recreation Forestry Technician U.S. Department of State
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For the forestry majors out there, with experience as a recreational forestry technician at the U.S. Department of State, what do you wish your major would have prepared you for?

I felt like I was prepared for the most part when I was a student but I could definitely say there were some things I wish I knew before I graduated.For instance, I had GIS classes but I felt like it was crammed into one or two semesters and with something that’s so in depth, it should be taught ...
Government College Major Forestry Technician Forestry U.S. Department of State
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