A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. Open to the first 100 applicants or until 11/30/2023 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

Duties

This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of four years, or more based on any changes to regulations governing the number of years term appointments may last, without further competition. Term positions do not convey permanent status in the Federal service. The National Park Service retains the right to extend the duration of this appointment after selection and/or appointment, based on changes to the regulation governing the number of years term appointments may last. This change, which may be made at the agency's sole discretion and without further competition, shall not be construed or interpreted as the granting of a right to a selectee or employee to such an extension. No extension to a term appointment shall be granted to a selectee/employee to an amount of time that exceeds the maximum number of years authorized under any present or current regulation, unless such regulation expressly allows such action. Major Duties: Care of Stock/Ground/Facilities: Feeds, waters, and grooms NPS livestock. Assists farrier or lead packer with shoeing of stock and monitors wear. Administers minor first aid to livestock as a result of cuts and bruises, etc. and observes general health of horses/mules and advises animal packer and supervisor when veterinary services may be necessary. Cleans barn and disposes of manure removed from corrals and stock trailers to designated areas. Maintains and/or inspect livestock, tack, and related equipment, corrals, hitch racks, water systems, fences, and gates for integrity and proper security. Packing and Riding: Assists Animal Packer with the handling of 1-8 horses and mules in transporting equipment and supplies for trail maintenance crews, other park divisions, and rangers working in the backcountry. Assists in packing/hauling trail fill material during trail rehabilitation. Assists in the practice of skidding log material to job sites with the stock. Training: Assists with training personnel in basic horsemanship skills along with proper trailer loading, operation, and maintenance. Assists lead packer with training of park livestock using various accepted methods. Exposes horses/mules to varying trail conditions, people, noise, and vehicles to develop a familiarity with them. Vehicle Operation: Must operate a 1/2 to 1 ton manual transmission pick up pulling and 2, 4, or 6 horse trailer to various trailheads in the park and to deliver supplies to trailheads. Must operate on paved and unpaved administrative roads. May operator tractors for barn, pasture, and hay operations. Trail Maintenance and Construction: Duties include clearing and maintaining trails, maintenance and construction of log and /or rock waterbars and retainers, maintenance and construction of both log and rock retaining walls, maintenance and construction of foot and multiuse bridges, maintenance and installation of both front country and backcountry signs and posts to the park sign standards, maintenance and construction of both hitch racks and corrals located throughout the front- and backcountry of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Will perform other trail crew and maintenance tasks as assigned. Operate a variety of power tools such as chain saws, rock drills, string trimmers, Grip-Hoists, various rigging equipment and carpentry tools.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability to do the work without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT) Technical Practices (Theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Ability to interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc (includes blueprint reading) 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. 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.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.

Contacts

• Address Great Smoky Mountains National Park DO NOT SEND MAIL TO THIS ADDRESS 107 Park Headquarters Road Gatlinburg, TN 37738 US
• Name: Andres Del Rio
• Phone: 0000000000
• Email: [email protected]