Animal Packer

United-States-Forest-Service; Bishop (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Forest Service seeks a backcountry packer to transport supplies and equipment to remote locations by horse or mule within a National Forest. The incumbent will perform packing tasks in backcountry conditions, ensuring safe and efficient delivery of materials.

Qualifications follow OPM standards; a valid state driver’s license is required. Experience may be paid, unpaid or volunteer, and eligibility is determined by the closing date of the announcement.

Qualifications

• Valid state driver's license required.
• Experience includes paid, unpaid, and volunteer work.
• Eligibility determined by relevance, scope and quality of experience by closing date.

Responsibilities

• Pack supplies and equipment to backcountry locations by horse or mule.

Skills

Supervision

Technical practices

Measuring instruments

Interpret instructions

Tools and Equipment Use

Materials knowledge

Dexterity & safety

Vehicle operation

Job description

This position is located within a National Forest.

The incumbent is responsible for packing supplies and equipment to backcountry locations by horse or mule.

In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's Federal Wage System Qualifications Standards.

Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary.

Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than length of experience. Eligibility will be determined by the relevance, scope and quality of all experience and training, regardless of where or how acquired.

Applicants will be ranked and rated based on their knowledge of the job elements identified in this announcement.

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
• Use of Measuring Instruments
• Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (other than blueprints)
• Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Materials
• Dexterity and Safety
• Ability to do the work of a motor vehicle operator without more than normal supervision.

There is no substitution of education for this position.

Selective Placement Factors

• A valid state driver's license is required.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

To receive consideration for this position, you must provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.