- Position Title
- Animal Packer
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- IM-1538-IMRO-24-12194489-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, November 15, 2023 to Friday, December 22, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
3.
Some park locations require employees to operate equipment or vehicles that necessitate possession of a Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Level of CDL required may vary by park location. Select the highest level of CDL you currently possess (must not be expired). If you do not possess the required level of CDL (or higher), you will not be referred for those positions. Provide a copy of your CDL with your application package. You will be required to provide official driving records prior to your entrance on duty date. Failure to provide official driving records that demonstrate you possess the required valid CDL by the closing date of this announcement will result in your job offer being withdrawn.
Assessment 1
Ability to do the work of an Animal Packer, WG-5001-08 without more than normal supervision (Screen-Out).
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience requirements for an Animal Packer, WG-5001-08 position. Read all of the responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered ineligible and will not receive consideration for this position.
THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND INELIGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND INELIGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
Selective Placement Factor Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
2.
The Animal Packer positions require the selectee to maintain a commercial driver's license. Applicants must have the appropriate CDL within 30 days of appointment. Glacier National Park requires a Class B CDL and the other locations require a Class A CDL. Using the statements below, select the answer that best describes your licensing. If you leave any questions blank, your rating will be negatively impacted. If you do not meet the screen-out, you will be considered ineligible. Select from A or B that best describes your certification. In your resume please provide the issuing state, class of license, type of CDL (if your state specifies), and endorsements and expiration date of your license.
3.
If you answered A above, please provide your licensing information (i.g. license type, issuing state, expiration date, etc.) or the details on how you will be achieving the license by entrance on duty in the space below.
Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Saddle horses and/or mules in riding and pack saddles
5.
Repair manties, cargo boxes or specialized cargo packs
6.
Use equipment to haul materials (for example: food and tool boxes)
7.
Repair tack such as halters and bridles.
8.
Apply proper tack maintenance.
9.
Replace stirrup leathers, blevin buckles, horn covers, breechings, straps, buckles, latigos, and cinches.
10.
Please identify where in your resume the above skill is listed (list specific timeframe and title of experience block that corresponds to this experience on your resume).
Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Lead a pack string of six or more horses or mules over steep mountainous terrain with snow fields, short switch backs, across high flowing streams
12.
Please identify where in your resume the above skill is listed (list specific timeframe and title of experience block that corresponds to this experience on your resume).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Identify and treat injury/illness of stock animals
14.
Tend to hoofs of back animals to include: trim hoofs, shape horseshoes, and shoe livestock including in backcountry locations.
15.
Identify nutritional needs for horses or mules and feed based on those needs
16.
Load and/or haul animals by truck and trailer
17.
Transport objects such as wood stoves, full-size doors, windows, and/or wheel barrows using pack animals.
Knowledge of Materials
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Select feed types and amounts such as hays, grains, pellets
19.
Please identify where in your resume the above skill is listed (list specific timeframe and title of experience block that corresponds to this experience on your resume).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
20.
Select native logs, poles, rails, rough and planed lumber, wire fencing, and earthen fill materials for livestock facility construction
21.
Use basic fasteners such as rivets, fencing staples, lag screws, etc.
22.
Install and repair corduroy and bridge construction
23.
Work with native logs to build structures such as turnpikes, walkways, or bridges
24.
Construct and repair livestock facilities such as loading ramps, hitch rails, chutes, feeders, corrals, gates, and pasture fences
Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
25.
Follow oral and written instructions for project completion
26.
Comply with safety program directives
27.
Please identify where in your resume the above skill is listed (list specific timeframe and title of experience block that corresponds to this experience on your resume).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
28.
Monitor work site for safety hazards
29.
Hike, ride, and camp in backcountry locations and in bear country
30.
Work with others on trail maintenance projects
31.
Lead/supervise partners and/or volunteers on various trail projects
Dexterity and Safety
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
32.
Use personal protective equipment
33.
Use various tools to care for horses and/or mules (for example: anvils, hoof knifes, hoof nippers, dental floats, rasps, picks, clippers)
34.
Use sling rope with proper knots to attach loads to pack saddle
35.
Train young horses and/or mules
Use of Measuring Instruments
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
36.
Use of scales to properly weigh and balance loads.
37.
Use of tape measure to properly gauge size of loads to be transported.