Backcountry Pack Animal Lead — Yosemite

National Park Service; California; In loco; USD 33.000 - 38.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

National Park Service in Yosemite National Park seeks a seasonal pack animal handler to support backcountry operations. The role involves leading up to six pack animals, packing supplies and equipment, and transporting materials to remote work sites.

The job requires handling horses and mules daily, performing routine care, and working outdoors at elevations up to 11,000 feet in varied weather. Seasonal employment is typical, Apr–Nov, with application deadlines and funding contingencies.

Competenze

• No substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.
• Must be physically able to bend, lift up to 100 lb, and perform strenuous outdoor work in all weather.

Mansioni

• Lead a string of up to 6 pack animals carrying supplies and equipment to backcountry work sites.
• Load and haul horses and mules by truck and trailer to support operations.
• Move trail crew camps and perform routine packing, saddling, and basic animal care in remote locations.

Conoscenze

Animal handling

Pack animal loading

Outdoor work

Descrizione del lavoro

National Park Service in Yosemite National Park seeks a seasonal pack animal handler to support backcountry operations. The role involves leading up to six pack animals, packing supplies and equipment, and transporting materials to remote work sites.

The job requires handling horses and mules daily, performing routine care, and working outdoors at elevations up to 11,000 feet in varied weather. Seasonal employment is typical, Apr–Nov, with application deadlines and funding contingencies.