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Position Title
Ranch Worker (Draft Horse Driver)
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
IM-1540-GRKO-21-10950443-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, November 9, 2020 to Wednesday, November 18, 2020
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a United States Citizen?

For more information, review Employment of U.S Citizens.
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?   If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
 
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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4. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?  If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
 
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.  
 
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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Preferences
1. Would you accept a temporary appointment? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualification WG-5001-05 (limit characters)
1. Form the statements below, select the answer that best describes your current level of experience that demonstrates your ability to do the work of a Ranch Worker (Draft Horse Driver), WG-5001-05 without more than normal supervision. If you leave any questions blank, your rating will be negatively impacted. ANY SKILL THAT YOU INDICATE YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH IN THE FOLLOWING OCCUPATIONAL QUESTIONNAIRE MUST BE SPECIFICALLY INCLUDED IN A WORK/EXPERIENCE BLOCK ON YOUR APPLICATION/RESUME. This information will be checked against what you have stated in your resume/application.
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For each group of tasks listed below, select a statement from A through E that best describes your level of experience. ANY SKILL THAT YOU INDICATE YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH IN THE FOLLOWING OCCUPATIONAL QUESTIONNAIRE MUST BE SPECIFICALLY INCLUDED IN A WORK/EXPERIENCE BLOCK ON YOUR RESUME/APPLICATION. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Fit harness to draft horses and hitch teams to wagons and agricultural equipment.
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3. "Where in your supporting documentation (Include title and dates in your response) did you gain this experience? Failure to support your response may result in your overall rating being lowered"
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. Drive draft horse teams in public presentations, shows, and parades.
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5. Handle draft horse teams of all ages.
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6. Understand/identify horse's normal behavior and habits.
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7. Initiate verbal communication with customers in a variety of settings to inform, educate, and/or guide.
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8. Provide direction, information, and orientation about services or activities of interest to the public.
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9. Maintain tack and harness, including oiling and replacing or repairing parts when necessary.
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10. Provide horse drawn wagon rides for the public.
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11. "Where in your supporting documentation (Include title and dates in your response) did you gain this experience? Failure to support your response may result in your overall rating being lowered"
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
12. Treat minor injuries and sickness in horses.
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13. "Where in your supporting documentation (Include title and dates in your response) did you gain this experience? Failure to support your response may result in your overall rating being lowered"
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
14. Maintain professional level of grooming, trimming, and overall presentation of horses for the public.
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15. Provide consideration to special needs of horses.
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16. Identify diseases of horses and administer remedies or medicines under direction of veterinarian.
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17. Check horse hooves and remove foreign material when necessary.
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18. Handle horses in close proximity to individuals, school groups and/or visitors with little verbal
understanding while keeping people and horses safe.
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19. "Where in your supporting documentation (Include title and dates in your response) did you gain this experience? Failure to support your response may result in your overall rating being lowered"
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
20. Respond to animal reactions safely.
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21. Educate customers regarding rules, regulations, and safety concerns to gain compliance.
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