4.2

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Based on 5 reviews.
  • Leadership:
    4.2
  • Environment:
    4.8
  • Pay:
    3.8
  • Stability:
    4.4
  • Advancement:
    3.8

Employer Information

Forest Service

Washington, DC

Description:

The Forest Service was established in 1905 and is an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Forest Service manages public lands in national forests and grasslands, which encompass 193 million acres.
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wreading (current employee, Forester) said 27 days ago:

Leadership: 4  |   Environment: 5  |   Pay: 3  |   Stability: 4  |   Advancement: 3   =  3.8

Strong research branch. Pay is OK, stability is better than average. To advance in most jobs, you have to apply for a different job.

Advice for prospective applicants:

It is a good place to work. For the forestry sector, pay is generally better than you can make in the private sector.

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An anonymous user (other) said 6 months ago:

Leadership: 5  |   Environment: 5  |   Pay: 5  |   Stability: 5  |   Advancement: 5   =  5.0

Though they are understaffed, the employees work hard because they love their work. Many are on their way to retirement & enjoying good benefits.

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An anonymous user (current employee, Wilderness Ranger) said 6 months ago:

Leadership: 5  |   Environment: 4  |   Pay: 5  |   Stability: 3  |   Advancement: 4   =  4.2

They are a great employer that offers wonderful benefits if, you're on as a permanent employee. However if not, it can be tricky working seasonally and trying to find work in the off season.

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An anonymous user (friend of employee) said 6 months ago:

Leadership: 3  |   Environment: 5  |   Pay: 3  |   Stability: 5  |   Advancement: 3   =  3.8

People who work here seem very satisfied and have a great quality of life because they believe in what they are doing, and that is special.

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An anonymous user (other) said 10 months ago:

Leadership: 4  |   Environment: 5  |   Pay: 3  |   Stability: 5  |   Advancement: 4   =  4.2

This is an excellent agency to work for if you enjoy the outdoors. Be careful about ending up with an unwanted desk position.

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