Animal Packer

What you would do

• Pack horses and mules with supplies, tools, and equipment for trail, fire, and survey crews
• Choose the right pack equipment and build balanced loads
• Fit saddles, pack saddles, and harnesses to horses and mules
• Give first aid to animals and respond to animal medical emergencies
• Care for all animals on wilderness trips and lead student or intern packers
• Build and maintain fences and stock facilities, and haul stock and equipment with trucks and trailers

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 resume must clearly show that you have the experience described in the duties. Paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, counts.

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 of no more than 2 pages with personal information, education, and work history
• For each past job: dates, hours worked per week, duties, and title
• Proof of CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligibility, only if you claim that priority

How you will be rated: You will be ranked on job elements such as working without close supervision, using tools and equipment, knowledge of materials, dexterity and safety, and operating a motor vehicle. If your resume or documents show inflated qualifications, your score may be lowered or you may be found ineligible.

Tips for this job:

• Your resume must show dates, hours per week, and duties for each job, and must be no more than 2 pages.
• Upload files under 5MB in PDF, Word, or another listed format. Encrypted files are not accepted.
• Submit everything electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date. Hardship applications must be complete by noon ET that day.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Occasional travel. You may spend up to 10 days camping in the wilderness and are responsible for all animal care there.

Conditions of employment:

• U.S. citizen or U.S. national
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt
• Subject to background investigation and/or fingerprint check
• Federal pay must be made by direct deposit
• Must pass the E-Verify employment check
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be willing to live and work in remote, unpredictable locations
• Must have and keep a valid driver's license
• Temporary appointment of up to 6 months, or up to 1 year not-to-exceed, and may end early due to lack of work or funds

Job details

Salary

$27.00 per hour

Pay scale and grade

WG-7 · Wage Grade (trades and crafts)

Locations

• Ukiah, Oregon
• Location Negotiable After Selection
• Joseph, Oregon

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-FS3799-7DT-SM