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Animal Packer

Forest Service · Department of Agriculture

This job in plain English

This is a temporary, full-time job packing supplies and equipment into backcountry areas by horse or mule for the U.S. Forest Service. The job is in a National Forest, with few vacancies in Bishop, Prather, and Sonora, California. Occasional travel is expected, and the work can include up to 10 days of camping in the wilderness.

Few vacancies

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

This job is open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or someone who owes allegiance to the United States.

What you would do

  • Pack horses and mules with trail crew food, tents, tools, and equipment.
  • Pack construction materials and fire crew supplies such as water, fuel, and pumps.
  • Choose the right pack equipment and build balanced loads for each animal.
  • Tie multiple hitches and fit saddles and harnesses to horses and mules.
  • Give first aid and emergency care to animals, and care for them in the wilderness.
  • Maintain fences, stock facilities, and ranch equipment.
  • Haul stock, gear, and supplies with stock trailers and flatbed trucks.

Do you qualify for WG-7?

With experience: The announcement does not set a number of years. You are rated on how relevant, broad, and high-quality your work and training are for the duties listed.

With education: Education cannot replace experience at this grade.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Valid state driver's license

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume with personal information, education, and work experience, including dates, hours per week, and duties
  • Resume no longer than 2 pages
  • College transcripts if you use education to qualify
  • Proof of CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligibility if you claim surplus or displaced employee priority

How you will be rated: You will be ranked and rated on job elements such as safety and dexterity, use of tools and equipment, interpreting instructions, and working without more than normal supervision. You must also complete an Assessment Questionnaire. Inflated qualifications can lower your score or make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • List hours worked per week and exact dates for each job on your resume, since the announcement requires them.
  • Keep your resume to 2 pages or less, or you will be removed from consideration.
  • Upload files under 5MB in a format like PDF or Word, and do not send encrypted files.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Occasional travel. May spend up to 10 days camping in the wilderness.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizen or U.S. national
  • Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt
  • Background investigation and/or fingerprint check
  • Direct deposit of federal pay required
  • Pass the E-Verify employment check
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Valid driver's license
  • Temporary appointment that may end early due to lack of work or funds

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$24.00 – $27.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
WG-7 · Wage Grade (trades and crafts)
Locations
  • Location Negotiable After Selection
  • Prather, California
  • Sonora, California
  • Bishop, California
Appointment
Temporary
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
Few
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Miscellaneous Plant And Animal Work (5001)
Announcement
27-TEMP3-R5-FS3799-7DT-BV

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