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Job opening: Wild Horse & Burro Coordinator

Salary: $59 966 - 94 317 per year
Relocation: YES
City: Billings
Published at: Aug 06 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Billings, MT. Information about Billings and the surrounding area can be found at Billings Chamber of Commerce. We expect to fill 1vacancy/vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Plans, coordinates, and executes Wild Horses and Burro placement events in compliance with program guidelines. Reviews and investigates animal care complaints, makes recommendations, and takes action to repossess or reassign adopted/purchased Wild Horses and Burros when necessary. Works with BLM public affairs staff to develop and implement public outreach strategies to raise awareness about the BLM’s Wild Horses and Burros Program and its mission. Coordinates with contractors, veterinarians and animal care experts to monitor and maintain the health and welfare of Wild Horses and Burros. Maintains accurate WHB records for Montana / Dakotas and ensures data entered in the National Wild Horses and Burro Program System

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.
  • 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 trial period.

Qualifications

You must meet all qualification requirements within by the closing date of the announcement. 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. Specialized Experience at GS-09: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: working with wild horses in an off-range capacity (or equivalent), managing program data to track workload and accomplishments, and participating in or leading public events. Examples of work include but are not limited to: approving Private Care and Maintenance Agreements, conducting compliance inspections for wild horses and burros in private care, entering program data into databases, leading or working private placement events or other events, repossessing animals, transporting large animals using trucks and trailers, caring for/training horses/starting untrained horses, managing livestock operations/facilities, working with volunteers, and/or marketing and outreach, or equivalent private sector experience. -OR- Education: I possess a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. - OR- Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. Specialized Experience at GS-11: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: working with wild horses in an off-range capacity (or equivalent), managing program data to track workload and accomplishments, and participating in or leading public events. Examples of work include but are not limited to: approving Private Care and Maintenance Agreements, conducting compliance inspections for wild horses and burros in private care, entering program data into databases, leading or working private placement events or other large events, repossessing animals, transporting large animals using trucks and trailers, caring for/training horses/starting untrained horses, managing livestock operations/facilities, working with volunteers, and/or marketing and outreach, or equivalent private sector experience. .Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate undergraduate/ graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. -OR- Education: I possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. - OR- Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. 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. Physical Demands: Work requires long periods of standing, walking, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, reaching, and similar activities. The work also involves handling WH&Bs and includes lifting of heavy items. Work Environment: Work is carried out in the office and in the field (e.g., holding facilities, off-range corrals and pastures, arenas, stockyards, fairgrounds, and other outdoor venues). The office work involves everyday risks and discomforts that require normal safety precautions.

Education

If using education to qualify, you must submit copies of all transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. See Required Documents section for more information.

Contacts

  • Address BLM Montana State Office BLM Montana State Office, MT-933 Branch of Human Resources 5001 Southgate Drive Billings, MT 59101 US
  • Name: Jacqueline Cochrane
  • Phone: (948)-205-1458
  • Email: [email protected]

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