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April 1, 2018 by Christina Warburg

After months of debate, and not one, but two government shutdowns, a spending bill for the federal government was finally passed on March 22nd. Much to the pleasant surprise of public lands advocates, Donald Trump’s proposed cuts were nowhere to be seen and instead the budget is actually up by over $3 billion. In America’s system of checks and balances, it is ultimately congress that has the power over the budget, and it looks like public lands advocacy is paying off. Let’s take a look at where that money went.

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Filed Under: Conservation, Current Events, Forestry Basics, Forestry Jobs, Jobs in Forestry Tagged With: Budget, Bureau of Land Management, Conservation, Federal Budget, Federal Jobs, Forest Conservation, forest management, Forest Service, Land and Water Conservation Fund, National Park Service, Public Lands, Roadless Rule, Tips for Federal Jobs, Wildland Fire Management and Planning

August 31, 2017 by Christina Warburg

Four days ago, I moved to Yellowstone, and with that move came my first real access to internet (not just on my phone and not limited to 10 minutes) that I have had in about a year. After filing through personal stuff I needed to catch up on, I realized I had literally hundreds of unread messages on my Facebook and Instagram from people who read this blog. I had not realized just how many people actually read this, and was surprised by the sheer volume. I am going to try to get back to everyone, but just know it will likely take me awhile. However, what I will do is use this blog to address the frequently asked questions that kept popping up in these messages to me.

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Filed Under: Forestry Basics, Forestry Jobs, Jobs in Forestry Tagged With: Federal Jobs, Forestry Careers, Forestry Jobs, Students, Tips for Federal Jobs, USAJobs

June 1, 2017 by Christina Warburg

This month we are jumping right back into our spotlight series! As previously covered in an earlier blog, searching the USAjobs website can get confusing. There are hundreds of jobs out there and their job titles might not sound anything like what the position actually entails.  Even though you now know how to search for jobs according to their series and grade, you might be thrown off by the jobs that your search comes up with. I am going to be spotlighting specific starter positions within our public lands that you might not necessarily think to apply to. However, these are jobs that you should be applying to, as they offer an excellent foot into the door in the forestry field. This month’s spotlight is on the ever-famous Interpretive Park Ranger job. These are the people you see giving ranger programs and in the visitor centers. You will see these positions listed as Interp, Park Ranger Interp or Park Ranger (I) on USAjobs. It is similar to the education ranger, but there are some differences (NEVER confuse the two, you are likely to deeply offend the ranger). Special thanks to Rangers Ben and Darcy from Zion National Park for helping us out with this month’s spotlight!

[Read more…] about Forestry Job Spotlight: Interp Ranger

Filed Under: Forestry Basics, Forestry Jobs, Jobs in Forestry Tagged With: Beginning Forestry, Careers in Forestry, Federal Jobs, Forestry Jobs, National Park Service, national parks, park ranger, seasonal park rangers, Tips for Federal Jobs

April 1, 2017 by Christina Warburg

CanyonsAfter a few months off, this month we are jumping right back into our spotlight series! As previously covered in an earlier blog, searching the USAjobs website can get confusing. There are hundreds of jobs out there and their job titles might not sound anything like what the position actually entails.  Even though you now know how to search for jobs according to their series and grade, you might be thrown off by the jobs that your search comes up with. I am going to be spotlighting specific starter positions within our public lands that you might not necessarily think to apply to. However, these are jobs that you should be applying to, as they offer an excellent foot into the door in the forestry field. This month’s spotlight is on what we like to call “Trails”. You will see it listed as a Laborer on USAjobs. Special thanks to Evan Gerry from Rocky Mountain National Park for helping us out with this month’s spotlight!

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Filed Under: Conservation, Forestry Jobs, Jobs in Forestry Tagged With: Beginning Forestry, Careers in Forestry, Federal Jobs, Forestry Careers, Forestry Jobs, Getting hired, Tips for Federal Jobs

November 30, 2016 by Christina Warburg

dsc06627As previously covered in an earlier blog, searching the USAjobs website can get confusing. There are hundreds of jobs out there and their job titles might not sound anything like what the position actually entails.  Even though you now know how to search for jobs according to their series and grade, you might be thrown off by the jobs that your search comes up with. For the next several months, I am going to be spotlighting specific starter positions within our public lands that you might not necessarily think to apply to. However, these are jobs that you should be applying to, as they offer an excellent foot into the door in the forestry field. This month’s spotlight is on the Education Technician position. While not every park or public land offers this position, it can be a great way to get your foot in the door in our nations biggest parks, especially if you like kids. Special Thanks to Ranger Joshua Contois from Great Smoky Mountains National Park for helping us out with this month’s spotlight!

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Filed Under: Forestry Basics, Forestry Degrees, Forestry Jobs, Jobs in Forestry Tagged With: Federal Jobs, Forestry, Forestry Careers, Forestry Jobs, Getting hired, National Park Service, national parks, park ranger, Park Service Centennial, seasonal park rangers, Tips for Federal Jobs, Tips for Students, USAJobs

October 1, 2016 by Christina Warburg

dsc04610As previously covered in an earlier blog, searching the USAjobs website can get confusing. There are hundreds of jobs out there and their job titles might not sound anything like what the position actually entails.  Even though you now know how to search for jobs according to their series and grade, you might be thrown off by the jobs that your search comes up with. For the next several months, I am going to be spotlighting specific starter positions within our public lands that you might not necessarily think to apply to. However, these are jobs that you should be applying to, as they offer an excellent foot into the door in the forestry field. This week’s spotlight is on the Wilderness Permit Park Ranger position, which actually does sound like exactly what is, but is one that people might think is above their skill level. However, it’s the job that the majority of my friends have used to get their foot into the door.

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Filed Under: Forestry Basics, Forestry Jobs, Jobs in Forestry Tagged With: Beginning Forestry, Careers in Forestry, Federal Jobs, Forestry Careers, Getting hired, National Park Service, park ranger, seasonal park rangers, Tips for Federal Jobs, USAJobs

July 31, 2016 by Christina Warburg

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As previously covered in an earlier blog, searching the USAjobs website can get confusing. There are hundreds of jobs out there and their job titles might not sound anything like what the position actually entails.  Even though you now know how to search for jobs according to their series and grade, you might be thrown off by the jobs that your search comes up with. For the next several months, I am going to be spotlighting specific starter positions within our public lands that you might not necessarily think to apply to. However, these are jobs that you should be applying to, as they offer an excellent foot into the door in the forestry field. This week’s spotlight is on the Visitor Use Assistant position- one that is near and dear to my heart, as it was the job that gave me my foot in the door.

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Filed Under: Forestry Basics, Forestry Degrees, Forestry Jobs, Jobs in Forestry Tagged With: Careers in Forestry, Federal Jobs, Forestry Jobs, National Park Service, national parks, park ranger, seasonal park rangers, Tips for Federal Jobs, Tips for Students, USAJobs

February 29, 2016 by Christina Warburg

Hopefully after reading previous blogs and following the tips given, you have landed a job in the outdoors this summer in a park or forest, doing what you love. But now what? Summer is still a few months away so how do you prepare for it? When I began my first summer at Grand Teton in 2012, I had no idea what I was getting myself into or even what to expect. Here are some things that you might not think to expect from your summer, but that will definitely happen. [Read more…] about 4 Things to Expect When Moving to a Park for Work

Filed Under: Forestry Basics, Forestry Jobs, Jobs in Forestry Tagged With: Beginning Forestry, Careers in Forestry, Federal Jobs, Find Your Park, Forestry Careers, Forestry Jobs, National Park Service, national parks, Seasonal Jobs

November 1, 2015 by Christina Warburg

IMG_3207There are many steps that one has to take to land a federal job, from figuring out how to navigate and utilize the not-so-user-friendly website, deciphering which jobs to apply to, and putting the right information into your resume, to figuring out exactly how to present yourself when and if you reach the interview stage. It can be so difficult and overwhelming that it scares off many potential applicants. But you don’t need to be one of those people. Over the next few months I will present you with a walk through of the application process and its options that should help you figure out how to navigate the website, utilize the tools, figure out which jobs you should be applying to, and show you how to tailor your resume to specific jobs. All of which should make landing a federal job that much simpler.

[Read more…] about How to Land a Federal Job: Part 4

Filed Under: Forestry Basics, Forestry Degrees, Forestry Jobs, Jobs in Forestry Tagged With: Beginning Forestry, Careers in Forestry, Federal Jobs, Forestry Careers, Forestry Jobs, park ranger, Tips for Federal Jobs, Tips for Students

October 1, 2015 by Christina Warburg

There are many steps that one has to take to land a federal job, from figuring out how to navigate and utilize the not-so-user-friendly website, deciphering which jobs to apply to, putting the right information into your resume, to figuring out exactly how to present yourself when and if you reach the interview stage. It can be so difficult and overwhelming that it scares off many potential applicants. But you don’t need to be one of those people. Over the next few months I will present you with a walk through of the application process and its options that should help you figure out how to navigate the website, utilize the tools, figure out which jobs you should be applying to, and show you how to tailor your resume to specific jobs. All of which should make landing a federal job that much simpler. [Read more…] about How to Land a Federal Job: Part 3

Filed Under: Forestry Basics, Forestry Degrees, Forestry Jobs, Jobs in Forestry Tagged With: Federal Jobs, forest management, Forestry, Forestry Careers, Forestry Internships, Forestry Jobs, National Park Service, park ranger, Park Service Centennial, seasonal park rangers

August 31, 2015 by Christina Warburg

IMG_9743There are many steps that one has to take to land a federal job, from figuring out how to navigate and utilize the not-so-user-friendly website, deciphering which jobs to apply to, putting the right information into your resume, and figuring out exactly how to present yourself when and if you reach the interview stage. It can be so difficult and overwhelming that it has scared off many potential applicants. But, you don’t need to be one of those people. Over the next few months I will present to you a walk through series that should help you figure out how to navigate the website, utilize the tools, figure out which jobs you should be applying to, and also show you how to tailor your resume to specific jobs. All of which should make landing a federal job that much simpler.

[Read more…] about How to Land a Federal Job: Part 2

Filed Under: Forestry Basics, Forestry Jobs, Jobs in Forestry Tagged With: Federal Jobs, Forestry Jobs, Governement Jobs, How to Land a Federal Job, Jobs in Forestry, Occupational Series, Pay Grade

July 30, 2015 by Christina Warburg

IMG_8158There are many steps that one has to take to land a federal job, from figuring out how to navigate and utilize the not-so-user-friendly website, deciphering which jobs to apply to, putting the right information into your resume, and figuring out exactly how to present yourself when and if you reach the interview stage. It can be so difficult and overwhelming that it has scared off many potential applicants. But, you don’t need to be one of those people. Over the next few months I will present to you a walk through series that should help you figure out how to navigate the website, utilize the tools, figure out which jobs you should be applying to, and also show you how to tailor your resume to specific jobs. All of which should make landing a federal job that much simpler. [Read more…] about How to Land a Federal Job: Part 1

Filed Under: Forestry Basics, Forestry Jobs, Green Tips, Jobs in Forestry Tagged With: Careers in Forestry, Federal Jobs, Forestry, Forestry Careers, Forestry Jobs, Getting hired, Landing a Federal Job, Tips for Federal Jobs, Tips for Students, USAJobs

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