This position is located in Glacier National Park, in the Facility Management Division.

Duties

Responsible for the care, feeding, and assignment of the Park's stock, approximately 60 horses and/or mules. Ensures the upkeep, replacement, or purchase of all equipment and supplies for the operation. Assists with procurement of weed-free certified hay, winter pasture, stock trucks and trailers. and shoeing services through contracts as subject matter expert. Purchase of feed, medical supplies, shoeing supplies, and associated saddles, tack, and equipment through credit card purchase. Performs periodic inspections of horse and mule herd to ensure proper use and care and corrects inadequacies between personnel and stock. Performs duties of an Animal Packer, packing supplies and materials to backcountry locations for work crews, lookouts and special projects.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) Ability To Lead Or Supervise Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Dexterity and Safety Knowledge of materials Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) 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. Volunteer Experience: 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.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.

Contacts

• Address Glacier National Park PO Box 128 West Glacier, MT 59936 US
• Name: Britni Johnson
• Email: [email protected]