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Animal Packer

Forest Service · Department of Agriculture

This job in plain English

This is a temporary, full-time Animal Packer job with the U.S. Forest Service. The work is based in a National Forest in Joseph, Ukiah, or Pomeroy, with many vacancies open. The job means packing supplies onto horses and mules and taking them into remote backcountry areas, and it includes occasional travel.

Many 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 owe allegiance to the U.S. Any U.S. citizen may apply under the Forest Service's demonstration project authority.

What you would do

  • Pack and balance supplies, tools, and equipment onto pack saddles.
  • Load, secure, and tow animals in trailers using heavy-duty trucks.
  • Groom, feed, water, and care for the medical needs of stock.
  • Maintain pack equipment, tack, and supplies.
  • Lead and ride pack animals over rugged mountain terrain.
  • Help with trail maintenance and manual labor as assigned.

Do you qualify for WG-5?

With experience: The announcement does not list a set number of years. You are judged on your ability to do the duties, and relevant paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work, counts.

With education: Education cannot replace experience for this position.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume, no more than 2 pages, with name, contact details, education, and work experience
  • For each job on your resume: dates of employment, hours worked per week, and duties
  • Proof of eligibility and SF-50 if you claim CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP priority as a displaced employee

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

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must list hours per week and duties for each job, and it cannot go over 2 pages.
  • Upload files under 5MB in accepted formats. Encrypted files and Adobe Portfolio files will not be accepted.
  • Choosing 'Location Negotiable' means you may be considered for any listed duty location, and pay varies by location.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Expected start date between April 18, 2027 and June 13, 2027.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Conditions of employment:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national
  • Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt
  • Must be 18 years old
  • Background investigation and/or fingerprint check
  • Direct deposit of federal pay required
  • Must pass E-Verify employment check
  • Temporary appointment, 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
$22.00 – $23.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
WG-5 · Wage Grade (trades and crafts)
Locations
  • Ukiah, Oregon
  • Joseph, Oregon
  • Location Negotiable After Selection
  • Pomeroy, Washington
Appointment
Temporary
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
Many
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Miscellaneous Plant And Animal Work (5001)
Announcement
27-TEMP3-R6-FS3095-5DT-BV

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