Field Unit Local (FUL) Livestock Handler

Summary

You will serve as a Field Unit Local (FUL) Livestock Handler with the National Park Service at Yellowstone National Park. This position is located in the Division of Resource and Visitor Protection, Corral Operations, at Yellowstone National Park which encompasses 2.2 million acres. There are over 1,200 miles of trails, 35 backcountry ranger stations, and over 110 horses/mule in the Yellowstone remuda. This position is under the direct supervision of the Horse Handler Supervisor.

Duties

• Career Seasonal - Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as permanent appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You will work from approximately January through mid-November and December, and you will be in a non-pay status for the remainder of the year. Non-pay status to cover 11/15/2027-11/28/2027. Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Work green horses to work with bison in pen settings as well as hazing in open country. Assist in day to day facility maintenance and operations at the barn facility. Feeding large herds of animals and administering necessary medical treatment as situations arise. Shoe horses. Assist co-workers in training other park personnel in riding techniques.

Qualifications

Requirements Continued... Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your Probationary Period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. QUALIFICATIONS: 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). Technical Practices: theoretical precise, artistic Use of Measuring Instruments Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, Other Than Blueprints Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials Dexterity and Safety 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 Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.