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

Duties

The major emphasis of this position is to support the Wild Horse and Burro Program mission. Affirm wild free-roaming horses and burros are a living legacy of our American heritage. Ensure they are recognized and maintained as part of the natural ecosystem and are valued for their biological natural ecosystem and are valued for their biological, social, and cultural heritage. This position ensures for animal well-being and welfare needs through providing for the care, feeding, handling, preparation for adoption, medical treatment and facility maintenance for Wild Horse and Burro. Interact with the public and wild horse adopters, as a part of the Comprehensive Animal Welfare Program (CAWP).

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 you to wear an officially-approved uniform while in a duty status. The incumbent is required to wear the uniform in accordance with applicable policies and be required to sign a condition of uniform wear statement.
• You must be 18 years of age or older to be assigned to a hazardous position.
• You must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Class A endorsement.
• 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

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: You must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Class A endorsement. Screen-out Element: 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. To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. (SCREEN OUT) Ability to ride horseback and rope horses or other closely related stock. (SCREEN OUT) Ability to qualify with firearms once each year. Ability to assist in veterinary tasks and perform carpentry tasks. Ability to use and maintain a variety of vehicles including semi-trucks. Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools for maintenance. Knowledge of basic carpentry and plumbing materials. Ability to safely operate power tools, motor vehicles, welding gear, and other materials. Skill in providing responsible care to animals. If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. 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&Bs requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion to handle, ride (e.g., full gallop), rope, maneuver and restrain domesticated horses and WH&Bs 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&Bs inherently includes hazards and dangers while riding, chasing, roping, corralling, counting, loading, handling, and caring for them 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&Bs requires safe operation for long hours on highways, in facilities, off road and in 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 is outside in HMAs, 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 or substitution.

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]