Packer
Forest Service · Department of Agriculture
This job in plain English
This temporary, full-time Packer job with the Forest Service is located within a National Forest, with many vacancies listed in Lakewood, CO. The work covers packing, building fire equipment kits, loading and unloading supplies, and repairing gear. It is part of the FY2027 temporary seasonal hiring, and the position requires occasional travel.
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 or U.S. national, and at least 18 years old.
What you would do
- Build fire equipment kits from components following NFES standards.
- Select packing materials and pack items for transport and storage.
- Pack and label hazardous and non-hazardous materials under federal rules.
- Repair, clean, and refurbish fire supplies and equipment.
- Inspect tools and equipment and decide whether to repair or replace them.
- Lead and train temporary seasonal workers in an assigned product line.
Do you qualify for WG-6?
With experience: No set number of years is listed. Your resume must show work that matches the duties, based on the relevance, scope and quality of your experience.
With education: There is no substitution of education for this position.
How to apply well
What to send:
- Resume, no more than 2 pages, showing contact information, education, and work experience
- Resume must list work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and title, series and grade if applicable
- College transcripts if you use education to qualify
- Files must be legible, under 5MB, and in an accepted format such as PDF or Word
- Proof of eligibility and SF-50 forms if you are a surplus or displaced employee seeking CTAP, RPL or ICTAP priority
How you will be rated: You are rated on job elements such as working without more than normal supervision, using tools and measuring instruments, knowledge of materials, and dexterity and safety. Inflated qualifications, errors or omissions can lower your score or make you ineligible.
Tips for this job:
- Keep your resume to 2 pages or less, since longer resumes are removed from consideration.
- Show hours per week and exact dates for each job on your resume.
- If you qualify through education, upload transcripts, because education cannot replace experience for this position.
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Full-time. 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
- Must pass E-Verify employment check
- Must be 18 years of age
- Temporary appointment of up to 6 months or up to 1 year NTE, may end early for 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
- $25.00 per hour
- Pay scale and grade
- WG-6 · Wage Grade (trades and crafts)
- Locations
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- Lakewood, Colorado
- 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
- Packing (7002)
- Announcement
- 27-TEMP3-R2-FS5434-6DT-EW
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