Animal Packer

These positions may be filled for a six month seasonal period, but can be vary due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: March-July 2023.

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Qualifications: To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:

1. Ability to do the work of an Animal Packer, WG-5001-08 without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT)
2. Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
3. Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic)
4. Knowledge of Materials
5. Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints)
6. Dexterity and Safety
7. Use of Measuring Instruments

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. To be found minimally qualified, your resume must show that you have performed the following duties under normal supervision: Planned, organized, and safely performed the daily work of an Animal Packer to pack trail tools, and transport supplies and equipment to backcountry sites. I have performed trail work, drain clearing, removing downed trees, miscellaneous shoveling, trail grubbing, pasture fencing, and hiking. I have handled and cared for mules or horses in the backcountry while maintaining a leave no trace campsite. I have prepared, loaded, and packed cargo on heavily trafficked backcountry trails to include trails over steep terrain, short switch backs, and rocky uneven tread for long trips. I have loaded and unloaded stock from trailers and driven truck and trailer combos to transport stock and equipment.
In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.
Volunteer Experience: 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
ICTAP/CTAP Statement: Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies.Education: There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.Employment Type: FULL_TIME