Animal Packer

United-States-Forest-Service; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Forest Service in the Salt Lake City area seeks a packer to transport supplies and equipment to backcountry locations by horse or mule. The role emphasizes safety, adherence to procedures, and efficient packing techniques.

Applicants must meet qualification standards and possess a valid state driver’s license. Training and documentation requirements apply, with emphasis on safety and the ability to operate field equipment.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Supervision level awareness

Technical practices

Measuring instruments

Instruction interpretation

Tools and equipment use

Materials knowledge

Dexterity & safety

Motor 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.