- Position Title
- Horse Wrangler
- Agency
- Bureau of Land Management
- Announcement Number
- WYDE-23-11733073-ML Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, November 21, 2022 to Monday, December 5, 2022
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
- I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced or surplused from the Department of the Interior; AND
- I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
- I am applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which I have been or will be separated; AND
- My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
3.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
- I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of the Interior; AND
- I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
- I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; AND
- My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
Assessment 1
YOUR RESUME AND APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
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 without more than normal supervision.
Can you complete the duties of Horse Wrangler without more than normal supervision and have that documented in your resume?
Can you complete the duties of Horse Wrangler without more than normal supervision and have that documented in your resume?
For each task in the following group of questions, choose the statement(s) from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
I have skill in riding horseback and roping horses or other closely related stock.
3.
I have the ability to qualify with firearms once each year.
4.
Select the answer that best describes your experience roping and capturing wild horses or burros.
5.
Select the answer that best describes your experience roping and herding domesticated livestock.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
6.
Do you have technical knowledge and experience in humane euthanasia of animals with firearms?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Select the answer that best describes your experience riding saddle horses.
8.
Select the statement that best describes your experience administering common drugs used for treatment of wild horses and burros.
9.
Select the answer that best describes your experience performing standard operator maintenance on motor vehicles (monitoring fluid levels, replacing filters, checking hose connections and tire pressure).
10.
Select the answer that best describes your experience working with special feeding requirements.
11.
Indicate your level of experience and training in interpreting instructions and specifications:
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
12.
I am able to operate equipment such as 4x4 tractors, skid steer loaders, front-end loaders, trucks and 2 and 4-wheel drive pickups with trailers of various lengths in tow.
13.
Select the answer that best describes your experience working with hammers, saws, wrenches, drills and augers.
14.
Select the answer that best describes your experience building, repairing, and maintaining corrals and fences.
15.
Select the answer that best describes your experience towing trailers carrying horses or other livestock.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
16.
I am able to lift objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
17.
Select the answer that best describes your working knowledge of safety regulations pertaining to motor vehicle operations.
18.
Select the statements that best describes your experience identifying equine disease, injuries and genetic defects as they relate to wild horses and burros.
19.
Select the answer that best describes your experience of animal care.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
20.
I understand that additional selections may be made from this vacancy, within the same geographical area, by other bureaus from within the DOI, through shared recruiting activities, and my application may be shown to multiple hiring offices. Additional selections for similar positions across the entire Department of the Interior within the local commuting area(s) identified in this vacancy announcement may be made. By applying, I agree to have my application shared with any interested selecting official(s) within the DOI. There is no option to opt out as my information will not be shared with other hiring agencies outside of the DOI.
21.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled; I may be denied an appointment; or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated and that responding "No" or providing no response to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.