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Stewards Individual Placement Program

United States Forest Service Resource Assistants Program (RAP)

USFS Resource Assistants Program (RAP)

USFS RAP

The USFS Resource Assistant Program (RAP) is a rigorous, immersive, paid internship providing developmental and training opportunities for individuals interested in learning more about Forest Service careers. After completing a minimum of 960 hours of satisfactory work and an associate degree, RA’s may acquire a two-year certificate of noncompetitive hiring eligibility. The certificate enables participants to apply to internal merit announcements for qualifying permanent General Schedule FS positions as well as a Direct Hire Authority for FS Career positions.

Resource Assistants work on a variety of projects including landscape architecture, engineering, geology, hydrology, recreation management, communications, botany, and more! Learn more!

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