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Animal Packer

Forest Service · Department of Agriculture

This job in plain English

This is a temporary, full-time job with the U.S. Forest Service inside a National Forest. You pack supplies and equipment into backcountry areas by horse or mule, with many openings in several California locations including Bishop, Fort Jones, Prather and Sonora. The job is part of FY2027 seasonal hiring, requires occasional travel, and cannot be done by 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.

The job is open to the public. The listing says U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals and people who owe allegiance to the U.S. may apply, but the conditions of employment require U.S. citizen or U.S. national status.

What you would do

  • Pack and balance supply loads on pack saddles for backcountry trips.
  • Load, secure and tow animals in trailers using heavy-duty trucks.
  • Groom, feed, water and treat cuts, bruises and sores on pack stock.
  • Maintain pack equipment, tack and supplies.
  • Help maintain stock facilities such as fences, corrals and water systems.
  • Ride and lead pack animals over rugged mountain terrain.

Do you qualify for WG-5?

With experience: No set number of years is listed. You are rated on your ability to do the job, and your paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work, counts if it is relevant. Your resume must show related work with dates and hours per week.

With education: Education cannot replace experience for this position.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of 2 pages or less with personal information, education and work experience
  • Resume must list dates, hours worked per week, job titles and grades for related work
  • College transcripts if you use education to qualify (unofficial copy is fine at first)
  • Proof of eligibility, SF-50 and recent performance appraisal if you claim CTAP, RPL or ICTAP priority

How you will be rated: You are ranked on job elements such as working without more than normal supervision, using and maintaining tools and equipment, interpreting instructions, knowledge of materials, and dexterity and safety. Inflated qualifications can lower your score or make you ineligible, and errors or missing information may affect your rating.

Tips for this job:

  • Select the Location Negotiable option if you are willing to work at any listed duty location.
  • Make sure your resume shows hours per week and exact dates for each related job, and stays within 2 pages.
  • Submit online by 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date; hardship applications must be complete by noon ET that day.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time

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
  • Background investigation and/or fingerprint check
  • Direct deposit of federal pay required
  • Must pass E-Verify employment check
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Must be willing to live and work in remote, unpredictable locations

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
$21.00 – $27.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
WG-5 · Wage Grade (trades and crafts)
Locations
  • Location Negotiable After Selection
  • Fort Jones, California
  • Bishop, California
  • Prather, California
  • Sonora, California
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-R5-FS3095-5DT-SM

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