Packer

United-States-Forest-Service; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Forest Service in Colorado seeks a frontline worker responsible for packaging, kit building, and loading and unloading supplies and equipment. The incumbent will repair and refurbish supplies and equipment as part of maintaining field readiness.

Applicants are evaluated on knowledge of the job elements and may receive credit for volunteer experience. There is no substitution of education for this position, and eligibility will be determined by the relevance and quality of

Responsibilities

• Packaging and kit building
• Loading/unloading of supplies and equipment
• Repairing and refurbishing supplies and equipment

Job description

This position is located within a National Forest. The incumbent is responsible for packaging, kit building, loading/unloading of supplies and equipment as well as repairing and refurbishing supplies and equipment.

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.

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.

Job Elements:

• Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (other than blueprints)
• Use of Measuring Instruments
• To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Materials
• Dexterity and Safety

There is no substitution of education for this position.

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.