Field Unit Local (FUL) Livestock Handler

U.S. National Park Service; Wyoming; On-site; USD 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming seeks a Field Unit Local (FUL) Livestock Handler to join the Corral Operations team. The role supports patrols, animal care, and trail safety across 2.2 million acres, reporting to the Horse Handler Supervisor.

Candidates must demonstrate ability to work with minimal supervision, precise technical practices, interpret instructions, use measuring instruments, and maintain tools and equipment. Volunteer experience and physical readiness are valued.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform the work with minimal 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.

Skills

Screen-Out (supervision)

Technical practices

Measuring instruments

Interpret instructions

Tools maintenance

Materials knowledge

Dexterity and safety

Job description

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.

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:

1. Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision (Screen-Out).
2. Technical Practices: theoretical precise, artistic
3. Use of Measuring Instruments
4. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, Other Than Blueprints
5. Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
6. Knowledge of Materials
7. 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.