Human Resources
For Human Resources-related questions, please reach out to the call center. We're open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mountain Time and closed on all Federal holidays.
Phone: 1-877-372-7248 (select option 2 and follow prompts).
email: HRM_Contact_Center@usda.gov
Fax: 1-866-377-4168
Please contact us using the contact center information above. Current employees can start the process on the internal ConnectHR website.
Applicants Found Ineligible
If you applied and would like a second review. Please contact us using the contact center information above. Ask for a second review.
Felonies
A felony does not necessarily disqualify anyone from applying for a job with the Federal government, including the Forest Service.
When someone applies for a job, they'll be asked to complete the Declaration for Federal Employment Form (OF-306). Question nine asks if during the last seven years, they have been convicted, imprisoned, on probation, or parole, including felonies, firearms or explosives violations, misdemeanors, and all other offenses. The information helps officials decide if an applicant can serve in the job. In addition, throughout the process of onboarding, there are other background check steps to take and fingerprints to collect. All information will be reviewed for suitability.
Citizenship
In general, those wishing to be employed by the Federal government must be a U.S. citizen. There are some exceptions, and you can find guidelines at USAJOBS.gov.
Please visit our recruitment contacts page for how you can speak directly to a recruiter.
Visit our careers webpage for general careers information and events.
Pay Records
Access to the Employee Personal Page (EPP) website for separated employees is available for18 months. Separated employees will only have view and download capability. Self-service options will not be available. The EPP system provides access to personal information such as statement of earnings and leave, tax withholding, health benefits, financial allotments, W-2, and other personal information.
Access
Before separating, take note of your current EPP user ID, password, and link to EPP: https://www.nfc.usda.gov/EPPS/eplogin.aspx
Before separating, log in to EPP to change your work email and phone to your personal information.
The first time you log in to EPP after you separate, the system will prompt you to set up a Login.gov account. You will need to use your EPP ID and password to initially access Login.gov.
Unemployment
If you lost your Forest Service employment through no fault of your own, you may qualify for unemployment benefits through the Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees program (UCFE). This is not a Forest Service program. Unemployment is a Department of Labor program, and the States determine your eligibility. The Forest Service does not manage the program, determine eligibility, or have any other role.
You will need this SF-8 Unemployment form and use it to apply at a state office. If your state is experiencing issues getting a wage report from the Forest Service, contact your state claims manager and recommend they contact the Employers Edge State Agency Response Center (SARC) Team at 1-866-675-3856 or resubmit the claim through the automated Employers Edge system.
For more questions, please contact the state office for the state in which you had your last official duty station or the state where you live or contact the Department of Labor. If you need other records, please contact us using the information above.