Animal Packer

What you would do

• Pack horses and mules with food, tools and equipment for trail crews.
• Build balanced loads and tie multiple hitches suited to each load.
• Fit riding saddles and pack saddles to horses and mules.
• Give first aid to animals, including shots and wound care.
• Maintain fences and help with ranch and pasture work.
• Haul gear, supplies and hay using trucks and trailers.

Do you qualify for WG-6?

With experience: The announcement does not list a set number of years. You will be judged on your ability to do the duties, based on the relevance, scope and quality of all paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work.

With education: Education cannot replace experience for this position.

Licenses and certifications you need:

• Valid state driver's license

How to apply well

What to send:

• Resume showing work dates, hours worked per week, and job duties (2 pages maximum)
• College transcripts only if you use education to qualify
• Proof of CTAP, RPL or ICTAP eligibility and SF-50 if you are a displaced or surplus federal employee

How you will be rated: You will complete an Assessment Questionnaire and be rated on job knowledge, including working with normal supervision, using tools and equipment, reading instructions, knowledge of materials, and dexterity and safety. Inflated or inaccurate information may lower your score or make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

• Your resume must show dates, hours per week and duties for each job, and must not exceed 2 pages or you will be removed.
• Upload files in PDF, Word or other listed formats under 5MB, and do not use Adobe Portfolio files.
• Complete the application and all required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time temporary work. Occasional travel may be expected.

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 required
• Temporary appointment of up to 6 months, or a 1-year not-to-exceed term
• Expected start between April 18 and June 13, 2027

Job details

Salary

$22.00 – $29.00 per hour

Pay scale and grade

WG-6 · Wage Grade (trades and crafts)

Locations

• Prather, California
• Bishop, California
• Sonora, California
• Location Negotiable After Selection

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-FS4651-6DT-MG