Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Rolla, MO and Flowood, MS. Information about Rolla, MO or Flowood, MS and the surrounding area can be found here: Visit Rolla or City of Flowood. We expect to fill two vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Works with various state laws as they apply to equine health and inspections. Communicates regulations, policy, manuals, and directives to educate public and bring resolution. Identifies and directs animal health, welfare, and safety. Assesses and provides direction in proper equine nutrition, facility management, health concerns, and over all care for equine. Implements safe practices for both equine and human as it relates to working with animals, within facility or transportation elements. Presents program in professional manner and composure, utilizing facts from policy with clear verbal and written messaging. Responsible for the care and handling of animals, including feeding, controlling, restraint, health, and reproduction.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Be sure to read the 'How to Apply' and 'Required Documents' Sections.
• You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.
• This position requires regular and recurring overtime and shift work.
• An applicant appointed to this position must possess (or obtain within 30 days of entrance on duty) and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position.
• May require a one year probationary period.

Qualifications

Selective Placement Factors: This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified: The WHB Compliance Inspector is responsible for conducting inspections of all adopted animals within the district. This requires traveling long distances to inspect multiple locations, routed around adopter availability, as well as travel to and from the closest BLM facility when handling repossessions. The WHB Compliance Inspector is responsible for conducting compliance inspections, most of which require significant driving and towing of large trucks and horse trailers. All WHB staff are required to drive government vehicles frequently. In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-08 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: identifying acts of equine husbandry, appropriate nutrition and healthcare; assessing situations and carrying out appropriate actions for the wellbeing of the animal; performing compliance inspections, gathering, documenting, organizing, and analyzing information. 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. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level. Physical Demands: Work is carried out at the assigned District, sedentary at an office, the local off-range corral, or in the field. Because of the size of the district's jurisdictional area, the incumbent travels frequently for extended periods of time and on weekends. Trips involve travel by airplane, car, SUV, light/medium/heavy trucks coupled with trailers of various size. Incumbent must be able to stand for prolonged periods, strenuous walking, climbing over rough steep terrain. Agility and ability to react quickly to unexpected situations or emergencies during the inspection process may be required. Incumbent may be subjected to extreme winter conditions will be encountered. Office work and public contact work will be taxing and mentally demanding. Work Environment: Work is performed mainly in an office or field setting, outdoors at private residences, in indoor arenas, barnyards, and corrals. Other field work is performed at remote locations, holding facilities, corrals, and in public venues (stockyards, fairgrounds, and corrals). Most work involves 8-10 hour shifts with unusual hours, and on weekends. Extensive travel is required. Often locations are in dusty, dry, and less than sanitary areas with varying topographic and climatic conditions. Temperatures range from -20 to over 100 with considerable precipitation from rain, freezing rain or snow fall, and wind-chill is often accompanied with areas inclement weather. Extreme muddy footing as well as high snow drifts are plausible. Multiple conditions may require incumbent to manage each risk simultaneously, quickly, professionally, and safely.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address BLM Eastern States Office BLM Eastern States, ID-953 1387 South Vinnell Way Boise, ID 83709-3904 US
• Name: Idaho HR
• Phone: 208-373-3921
• Email: [email protected]