Reduce federally mandated training from 1 to 3 years
I spent about 7.5 years in the Forest Service as a Physical Science Technician in a research lab and it seemed we were always taking some federally mandated training. Every year it was the same thing and it was enough to drive a lot of new personnel away. Is there a possibility this headache could be changed to every three years, so they could get on with their jobs? It’s enough to drive you stark raving mad, especially ...more »
I spent about 7.5 years in the Forest Service as a Physical Science Technician in a research lab and it seemed we were always taking some federally mandated training. Every year it was the same thing and it was enough to drive a lot of new personnel away. Is there a possibility this headache could be changed to every three years, so they could get on with their jobs? It’s enough to drive you stark raving mad, especially when you get to the point of printing your certificate and the bloody thing won’t work. If you don’t get it done before a certain time, they’ll hold up your paycheck, which adds to the stress. This is designed by those who sit at a desk all day, but for those who have to work out in the field, it can be a nightmare, especially during fire season (for those on fire assignments). Instead of online tests, why not have everybody gathered, tell them what they need to know, have them sign the muster sheet and be done with it. Technology has its uses, but sometimes it can be a genuine pain in the rump.
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