FUL - Horse Wrangler (Motor Vehicle Operator)

US Bureau of Land Management; Fallon (NV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

US Bureau of Land Management seeks a FUL - Horse Wrangler (Motor Vehicle Operator) to support wild horse and burro programs. Positions are located in Fallon, Reno, Winnemucca (NV), Hines (OR), and Wheatland (WY).

The role involves preparing animals for transport, handling guidance, and operating trucks to haul supplies to adoption sites and facilities. The vacancy is WG-07 level; first-time federal hires typically start at step 1.

Qualifications

• Operate Without More than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)

Responsibilities

• Assisting with preparing Wild Horse & Burros for transportation to adoption sites, long-term facilities and other designated locations
• Providing guidance and assistance on handling, care and feeding practices
• Operating various types of trucks to haul hay, water and other materials related to Wild Horse & Burros

Job description

You will serve as a FUL - Horse Wrangler (Motor Vehicle Operator) with Bureau of Land Management.
This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management at the following locations:

• Fallon, Nevada
• Reno, Nevada
• Winnemucca, Nevada
• Hines, Oregon
• Wheatland, Wyoming

WG-07: First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Qualifications:

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:

• Operate Without More than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
  • Assisting with preparing Wild Horse & Burros for the transportation to adoption sites, long-term facilities and other designated locations
  • Providing guidance and assistance on handling, care and feeding practices
  • Operating various types of trucks to haul hay, water and other materials related to Wild Horse & Burros

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.