Animal Packer

Forest Service • Bishop, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This temporary position is located within a National Forest. The incumbent packs supplies and equipment by horse or mule into remote backcountry locations. The role includes caring for stock and equipment, traveling over rugged mountainous terrain, and performing manual trail maintenance and reconstruction work as assigned. The position is not eligible for telework and may require living and working in remote locations.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
• Must pass applicable background investigation and/or fingerprint checks and E-Verify employment verification.
• Must use direct deposit for federal payments.
• Must be willing to live and work in remote, volatile or unpredictable locations.
• Applicants must demonstrate the listed job-related abilities and knowledge, including performing work without more than normal supervision; technical practices; use of measuring instruments; interpreting instructions and specifications; using and maintaining tools and equipment; knowledge of materials; and dexterity and safety.
• There is no substitution of education for this position; applicants must meet qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

• Provide packing services to remote backcountry locations.
• Pack and balance supplies, tools, and equipment; rig loads on pack saddles; and monitor and adjust loads as needed.
• Load animals into and out of trailers, secure them in trailers, and tow trailers using heavy-duty trucks.
• Groom, feed, and water stock, and tend to medical needs such as bruises, cuts, and sores.
• Maintain pack equipment, tack, supplies, and other equipment.
• Assist with maintaining stock facilities, including fences, corrals, and water systems.
• Ride and lead pack animals over rugged mountainous terrain while avoiding injury to stock, self, or cargo.
• Perform assigned manual labor involving trail maintenance and reconstruction.
• Monitor stock and related equipment and report issues or concerns to the stock manager and supervisor.

Benefits

• Federal employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed