Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Newcastle, WY. Information about Wheatland and the surrounding area can be found at: Elm Creek, NE We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Assisting the supervisor in classifying WHB as received from gathers. Be able to identify and report any injuries and obvious disease symptoms among the animals, along with assisting veterinarians in inoculating, worming, and drawing blood samples for testing of disease. Administering booster vaccinations which do not require being a licensed veterinarian. Assisting in record keeping of WHB as they are received, processed and transported to adoption or holding facilities. Controlling individual WHB unwilling to enter traps or corral systems, herding animals through corral system including the chutes where they may be restrained for aging, medicated, freeze branded, gelded, hoof condition or other treatments. Roping and or immobilizing, depending upon the treatment being performed. Conduct general maintenance of facility including welding, carpentry, plumbing, basic electrician work and operating heavy equipment. Handling WHB in trucks, trailers, chutes and corrals, evaluating equipment and trailers that horse haulers or adopters propose to use for the transportation of the WHB ensuring the safety and the humane transport of the animal. Assist and conduct compliance inspections with haulers and adopters. Feeding and care of WHB including observing the animal's appearance discontent, and their general physical condition, determining the type and amount of feed animals received. Handling and restraining hard to control animals, performing such work as shearing, force feeding, applying medications.

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 period.
• This is a Drug Testing Designated Position. You will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use and pass prior to appointment. This position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.

Qualifications

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. Screen-out Elements: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision Ability to ride horseback and rope horses or other closely related stock. OPM Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupations will be used in determining your qualifications. There is no specific length of training or experience required; however, you must be able to demonstrate through experience shown in the resume materials, that you possess the skill level that has equipped you with the particular job elements to successfully perform the duties of Horse Wrangler (MVO) without more than normal supervision. 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. Physical Demands: Work related to WH&B requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion to handle, ride (e.g. full gallop), rope, maneuver and restrain domesticated horses and wild horses and burros up to 1,500 pounds. Work involves physical exertion and agility while performing duties such as heavy lifting (i.e., hay bales weighing in excess of 100 pounds, unloading and carrying portable panels, steel fence posts, jute, other materials and equipment), bending, walking, standing, operating of trucks, coupling and uncoupling of trailers and working with other equipment (e.g., torches for welding). Work Environment: Working with WH&B inherently includes hazards and dangers while riding, chasing, roping, corralling, counting, loading, handling and caring for wild animals where conditions cannot always be controlled. Hazards and dangers consist of being kicked, scratched, bitten, falling or being run over. Driving vehicles and hauling WH&B requires safe operation for long hours on highways, in facilities, off road and rough road terrain in all weather conditions. Welding involves exposure to fumes, infrared and ultraviolet radiations, heat, flying sparks and the possibility of eye injury and burns. Welding also includes work in awkward or cramped positions to get to hard to reach places. Proper safety equipment will be worn to minimize risks. Work will be outside in HMA's, corrals, and other areas in all conditions (i.e., dusty, rainy, snowy, humid) and temperatures (i.e., over 100 degrees F, below zero temperatures). There are risks related to slippery, muddy, frozen, uneven and rocky ground. May be required to work irregular work schedules, weekends and holidays.

Education

There is no education requirement.

Contacts

• Address BLM Wyoming State Office BLM Wyoming State Office, WY-953 5353 Yellowstone Road Cheyenne, WY 82009 US
• Name: BLM HR WY
• Phone: 3077756026
• Email: [email protected]