There are approximately 4,000 administrative specialists in the agency. Technical positions typically support professional or administrative workers. Technicians are found in every program area in the agency. Examples are accounting technician, forestry technician, engineering technician, budget assistants, and personnel assistants. There are approximately 10,000 technicians and assistants in the agency.
Clerical positions involve support work in office, business, or fiscal operations.
These positions are found in every program area in the agency. There are approximately 3,000 employees in permanent clerical positions in the agency. Other positions in the Forest Service mainly include students in training programs and security guards. Wage grade positions involve trade, craft, or labor work. Post high school education generally is not required, but a specific knowledge or skill usually is required.