Onboarding: Welcome New Hires!
You're one step closer to caring for the land and serving people as a Forest Service employee.
What to Expect
The entire onboarding process can take around 60 days from the time you are "tentatively selected" to when you actually have your first day of work. Be sure to monitor your personal email for messages from your supervisor, human resources, and our automatic messaging system. These messages will include detailed instructions and important deadlines.
About the Four Phases of Onboarding
The following pages include explanations of what to expect during each onboarding phase.
Phase 1
Pre-Employment
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Allow 30 to 45 days.
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Tentative selection - not an official job offer.
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Prepare for fingerprint appointments and background check.
Phase 2
Official Offer
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Allow 30 days.
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Sign formal offer letter.
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Coordinate next steps with supervisor.
Phase 3
Your First Day
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Meet your colleagues.
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Complete onboarding forms.
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Setup required accounts and accesses.
Phase 4
First 60 Days
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Enroll in health benefits.
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Configure payroll direct deposit.
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Set up retirement savings.