Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest natural resource. This position is located in Yuma, AZ. Information about Yuma, AZ and the surrounding area can be found at City of Yuma, AZ. We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Lead aspects of the Wild Horse and Burro Program, ensuring that work complies with Departmental, Bureau, State, and District Office objectives, standards, and policies and meets program goals. Work with state and or local veterinarians to resolve livestock health issues. Serve as a technical specialist in wild horse and burro population management control, estimation, and setting population management goals. Review animal care complaints, make recommendations and conduct compliance inspections. Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with volunteers, user groups, government officials, professional interest groups, animal rights, humane, and animal control organizations.

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.
• You will be required to operate a government motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required.
• May require a one year probationary period.
• The incumbent may be required to travel by horseback and helicopter in the performance of duties.
• The incumbent is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment, as a condition of employment.

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: 1) Posses and maintain a valid State's Driver License for duration of appointment. 2) The incumbent must be able to use firearms for the purpose of humane euthanasia of WH&Bs according to policy and regulations and is subject to obtaining and maintaining certification to use BLM firearms in performing official duties in accordance with established procedure. The incumbent is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment, as a condition of employment. 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. Basic Education Requirements for the 0401 Series: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a Bachelor's or higher degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. You must provide a copy of your transcripts. For GS-07: In addition to meeting the education requirement, you must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: knowledge of wild horse and burro or wildlife management principles, and/or range management principles, theories, and practices; assisting higher level professionals with the preparation of wild horse and burro planning documents; wild horse and burro population monitoring, planning, and conducting range studies. -OR- Education: have completed 1 year of related graduate-level education. - 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. For GS-09: In addition to meeting the education requirement, 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: experience in evaluating, handling, and working with large untrained livestock and or wild horses/burros; coupled with the ability to drive heavy duty trucks/trailers, proficient in a variety of office procedures. Has knowledge in and able to appropriately apply the Wild Horse and Burro program federal regulations, policy and standard animal husbandry practices. Exhibits experience in customer service with the ability to communicate professionally verbally and in writing to a diverse audience, as well as efficiently resolve concerns/complaints and public inquiries. -OR- Education: have completed 2 years of progressively higher-level related graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate 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. Superior Academic Achievement (See OPM's General Policies, Application of Qualification Standards Section 4.f.) S.A.A. must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled. 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. 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: The work is a combination of office and field work. Field work involves strenuous walking, horseback riding, and climbing over rough and mountainous terrain. The work involves heavy lifting, bending, climbing, and handling WH&Bs; and lifting hay bales, metal corral panels, construction materials, wire ropes, and other supplies and equipment. Work Environment: Field work involves long days and involves the hazards associated with the handling of untamed animals. Field assignments involve widely varying topographic (e.g., flat to steep and rocky terrain) and climatic conditions. Temperatures may range from -20 to over 100 with considerable precipitation from rain, freezing rain, or snow fall.

Education

This position has a positive education requirement which requires that you have a degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position, or a combination of education and experience---courses equivalent to a major, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

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 Arizona State Office BLM Arizona State Office, AZ-953 One North Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85002 US
• Name: Francisco Ramos
• Email: [email protected]