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Packer

Forest Service · Department of Agriculture

This job in plain English

This temporary, full-time Forest Service job is based inside a National Forest. The worker packs, builds kits, loads and unloads supplies, and repairs fire equipment. Many openings are listed in La Grande, Oregon and East Wenatchee, Washington, for the FY2027 temporary hiring season, and the job 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.

Open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national, or owe allegiance to the United States.

What you would do

  • Assemble and build kits from parts using National Fire Equipment System standards.
  • Pack tools, materials and equipment, including large, heavy or fragile items.
  • Label and seal hazardous and non-hazardous items following shipping rules.
  • Repair and rehabilitate fire supplies and equipment to agency standards.
  • Care for stored supplies and rotate food and expiring items.

Do you qualify for WG-6?

With education: Education cannot replace experience for this position.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume, two pages maximum, showing dates, title, duties and hours worked per week
  • CTAP, RPL or ICTAP proof and SF-50 if you claim surplus or displaced priority

How you will be rated: You complete an Assessment Questionnaire when you apply. You are ranked on job elements such as working without more than normal supervision, using tools and measuring instruments, materials knowledge, and dexterity and safety.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must show dates, title, hours per week and duties, and must stay under two pages.
  • Choose the Location Negotiable option if you are willing to work at any listed duty location.
  • Submit all required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern on the closing date; hardship applications are due by noon ET.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time

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 18 years old
  • Temporary job that 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
$24.00 – $25.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
WG-6 · Wage Grade (trades and crafts)
Locations
  • East Wenatchee, Washington
  • Location Negotiable After Selection
  • La Grande, Oregon
Appointment
Temporary
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
Many
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Packing (7002)
Announcement
27-TEMP3-R6-FS5434-6DT-MG

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