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Animal Packer

Forest Service · Department of Agriculture

This job in plain English

This temporary Forest Service job is based inside a National Forest in McCall, Idaho. The worker packs supplies and equipment by horse or mule into backcountry areas for trail, fire, and survey crews. The announcement has many vacancies, is full-time, and is not eligible for telework.

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 someone who owes allegiance to the United States.

What you would do

  • Pack horses and mules with food, tents, and tools for trail crews.
  • Pack construction materials and fire crew supplies into backcountry sites.
  • Build balanced loads and tie multiple hitches for each load.
  • Give first aid to animals and respond to medical emergencies.
  • Care for ranch, pasture, fences, and stock facilities.
  • Haul stock and gear using trailers and flatbed trucks.

Do you qualify for WG-7?

With experience: The announcement does not list a set number of years or a grade-matched experience requirement. Your experience must be relevant to the duties, and your resume must show what you did, the dates, and hours per week. Paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, can count.

With education: There is no substitution of education for this position, so education cannot take the place of experience.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Valid state driver's license

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of no more than 2 pages with personal information, education, and work experience
  • Work experience dates and hours worked per week on your resume
  • Unofficial college transcripts if you use education to qualify
  • Updated required documents, as listed in the announcement
  • RIF notice, SF-50, and performance appraisal if you have CTAP or ICTAP priority

How you will be rated: You will complete an Assessment Questionnaire on USAJOBS. You will be ranked on job knowledge such as working without close supervision, using tools and equipment, dexterity and safety, and motor vehicle operation. Inflated qualifications, errors, or missing information may lower your score or make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Keep your resume to 2 pages or less, because longer resumes are removed from consideration.
  • List the dates and hours per week for each job on your resume, since the announcement requires them.
  • Upload files in accepted formats under 5MB, and do not use Adobe Portfolio files.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Expected start date between April 18, 2027 and June 13, 2027. You may spend up to 10 days camping in the wilderness. Occasional travel may be required.

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 E-Verify employment check
  • Must be 18 years old
  • Willing to live and work in remote, unpredictable locations
  • Valid driver's license and ability to operate a vehicle safely

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
$28.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
WG-7 · Wage Grade (trades and crafts)
Locations
  • Location Negotiable After Selection
  • McCall, Idaho
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-R4-FS3799-7DT-EW

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