Packer

United-States-Forest-Service; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Forest Service is seeking personnel to assist with packaging, kit building, and loading/unloading of supplies and equipment. The incumbent will also be responsible for repairing and refurbishing used supplies and equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency in daily operations.

Applicants must meet federal eligibility requirements, provide transcripts when education is a qualification, and submit updated documents by the closing date.

Qualifications

• Eligibility per civil service standards; transcripts required for education-based qualifications.
• No substitution of education for this position; volunteer experience counts towards qualifying.
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision; attention to safety and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Package and assemble kits and supplies.
• Load and unload equipment and supplies as needed.
• Repair and refurbish used supplies and equipment.
• Follow safety and handling procedures.

Skills

Packaging

Kit building

Loading/unloading

Repair/Refurbish

Measuring instruments

Materials knowledge

Dexterity and safety

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