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Onboarding: Welcome New Hires!

Forest Service Onboarding

Caring for the land and serving people. 
Your path to your first day starts here.

What to Expect

The onboarding process takes around 60 days from selection to your first day. Monitor your personal email regularly for important information including task deadlines, forms, and updates about your start date.

Need Assistance?

877-372-7248 Select Option 4

Explore the Four Phases of Onboarding

Select a phase to learn about timelines, next steps, and requirements,that you need for a successful onboarding experience.

Phase 1

Pre-Employment

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Allow 30 to 45 days.
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Tentative selection—not a job offer.
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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 start date.

Phase 3

Your First Day

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Meet colleagues.
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Complete forms.
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Setup systems.

Phase 4

First 60 Days

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Enroll in benefits.
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Payroll and retirement.
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Grow your career!

New Hire Help Desk

If you are a new employee, recently received a job offer, or started within the last 90 days, the New Hire Help Desk is your single point of contact to get all of your questions answered.

Call to Connect 877-372-7248 (Select Option 4)