About the Position: Coordinates in the planning, managing, and conducting of an equine training program with the 3rd United States Infantry Regiment. This position is a TERM Not to Exceed 3 years position. It is time-limited and may be extended up to a maximum of eight years. May be made permanent without further competition (see additional information).

Duties

Serve as a horse trainer, riding instructor, and horse/harness driving specialist. Apply training to riders and horses to include bridling and saddling, exercising/conditioning of horses; groundwork; desensitization; communication through the reins; leg aids; horse psychology; harness driving. Be able to administer and instruct in the administration of first aid to horses, including the use of bandages and application of topical or intramuscular medicines. Maintain training and maintenance records on horses and Soldiers. Coordinate with veterinary personnel to ensure optimal animal health is maintained within training regimes.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Temporary Duty (TDY) travel may be required 20% of the time.
• Position has been designed Key (2), this position has been identified as being a key and mission essential position under the provisions of AR 690-11 Mobilization Planning and Management.
• Pre-employment physical and annual physicals while in the position. (Must be able to mount horse independently, lift 50 lbs. and walk long distances.
• May be required to work other than normal duty hours which may include weekends, holidays, and/or on-call duty hours.
• Use of protective clothing, safety devices and equipment required
• Position may require employee to work under adverse environmental conditions.
• This position has been identified as a critical position IAW AR 600-85, 5-14 (Table 5-1). This position is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program.
• The employee is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R Condition of Employment for Certain Positions Identified as Critical Under the Drug Abuse Testing Program and must pass urinalysis testing as required prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service which includes 1) Provide instruction on proper riding technique with multiple level riders such as novice, intermediate, and advanced. 2) Train horses regarding riding, desensitization, harness training, and/or behavior to include both under saddle and on the ground 3.) Provide hitch technique instruction such as harnessing horses, driving a wagon with up to six horses, and/or training and conditioning horses for hitch driving.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address AS-APF-WJRQ99 HHC 3D INFANTRY GROUP DO NOT MAIL Fort Myer, VA 22111 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk