Animal Packer (Seasonal)

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/26/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) Technical Practices: theoretical precise, artistic Use of Measuring Instruments Ability to Interpret Instructions, specifications; other than blueprints Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials Dexterity and Safety If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration.

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. Your resume must support your response to the assessment questionnaire, and if it does not, your application will be marked as not eligible. 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. You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements to be considered qualified for this position.

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.

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: The full range of animal packer duties include packing supplies, materials, and equipment onto pack mules or horses. Leading a string of up to 6 pack animals transporting supplies, materials, and equipment into back country work sites. Loading and hauling horses and mules by truck and trailer.

Moves trail crew camps and trail opening work crews to new locations with pack mules, makes minor repairs to packing equipment and tack gear as required, shoes saddle horses and pack mules in remote back country locations, and in front country staging locations. Makes diagnosis and treats minor horse/mule injuries and illnesses, and trains young mules for packing. Physical Effort: Light to heavy physical exertion is required in bending, lifting, and reaching.

Lift, place and carry objects weighing up to 100 lbs. while packing. Able to load and lift freed bales weighing up to 130 lbs. with assistance. Lifts and transports hazardous materials, Heavy strain is incurred in controlling animals while shoeing and handling. Must possess good coordination and endurance for horseback riding for extended periods of time to perform work.

Working Conditions

Must be able to get in and out of saddle without help from others. Work is performed in elevations ranging from 2,000 to 11,000 feet. Subject to being kicked, bitten, scratched, bruised and rope burns from unpredictable interaction with livestock. Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions such as rain, snow, sleet, hail and wind. Extreme temperatures range from -10 degrees to 110 degrees F. Terrain is rocky and steep with uneven footing.

Incumbent is required to wear personal protective equipment such as protective clothing, eye protection, hearing protection, hard hats, gloves, steel toe boots, and respirators.