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USAJOBS · 11 hours ago

Animal Packer

Multiple Locations, USA

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$22.95/hr - $23.02/hr

USAJOBS is seeking an Animal Packer to work within a National Forest. The incumbent will be responsible for packing supplies and equipment into backcountry locations by horse or mule.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provides packing services to remote backcountry locations. Packs and balances loads of supplies, tools and equipment, rigs loads on pack saddles and monitors and adjusts as necessary

Loads animals into and out of trailers, secures animals within trailers, and tows trailers with heavy-duty trucks

Provides a full variety of needs in the handling and caring of stock, including grooming, feeding and watering, and also cares for medical needs of stock including tending to bruises, cuts, sores, and other medical needs

Maintains pack equipment, tack and other supplies and equipment as needed. Assists with maintenance of stock facilities, including fences, corrals, water systems, etc

Rides and leads pack animals over rugged mountainous terrain to reach the desired destination without injury to pack stock, self or cargo. Provides a wide variety of manual labor tasks involving trail maintenance and reconstruction work as assigned

Monitors stock and all related equipment and reports any issues or concerns to stock manager and supervisor

Qualification

Packing suppliesHandling stockRiding pack animalsUse of measuring instrumentsInterpret instructionsTechnical practicesUse toolsMaterialsDexteritySafety

Required

You must be a US Citizen or US National

Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt

Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check

Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of your choosing

Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check

Must be 18 years of age

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

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.