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Casualty Assistance Program Information for Interagency Partners

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Forest Service Chief Financial Officer Tony Dixon and Casualty Assistance Program National Program Manager Amber Watson oversee the Casualty Assistance Program.Preplanning and training are imperative for the Casualty Assistance Program because of the sudden nature of serious injuries, illnesses, or fatalities. The Forest Service offers several training courses to its employees or interagency…
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Serious Injury or Illness Information for Employees and Families

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The Forest Service aims to provide immediate assistance and support to the families of employees who die. This web page provides basic information for families. In the event of a tragedy, the family liaison will provide specific information. NotificationWhen an employee becomes seriously ill, is injured, or dies in the line of duty, an agency representative will conduct notification  as…
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Casualty Assistance Program

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Employee safety and well-being are the highest priorities of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service. While the Forest Service makes every effort to mitigate safety hazards for its employees, the potential for employee injury, or even loss of life, is very real because of the work they do.The Forest Service Casualty Assistance Program ensures that employees and their families are…
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HRM: Annual Weingarten Notice

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What You Need to KnowBy law, if you are a federal employee who is represented by a union, you have the right to request union representation at any investigative interview conducted by an agency representative if you reasonably believe that interview might result in disciplinary action being…
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Employee Onboarding, Phase 2: Official Job Offer

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🌲🎉Welcome to the Forest Service!We are thrilled to have you join our team and mission. Let's get you started! USDA Forest Service photo by Preston Keres  Phase 2 Onboarding NoticeThis second phase of onboarding may take 30 days or longer if you are moving.1Official Job Offer NoticeYou…
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