FUL Wild Horse & Burro Coordinator.

Bureau of Land Management; Delta (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Land Management in Utah (Delta) seeks a Program Officer to lead the administrative and operational WH&B activities, plan events, ensure compliance with federal and state laws, and coordinate outreach. The role emphasizes maintaining records, coordinating transportation, and serving as a Contracting Officer's Representative on agreements.

A one-year probationary period applies, with evaluation of performance and agency needs to determine continued employment and mission alignment.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Background investigation and favorable adjudication required.
• Selective Service registration for males born after 12-31-59.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Pre-employment and random drug testing are required.
• Cannot hold active real estate license or stocks in firms with Federal Lands interests.
• May need to obtain government charge card for travel/purchases.
• Firearm qualification/certification required and maintained.
• Free of domestic violence convictions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the administrative and operational functions of the office's WH&B activities ensuring compliance with applicable objectives, standards, and policies.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute WH&B events in line with program guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws governing WH&B management.
• Collaborate with public affairs to develop outreach strategies and raise awareness of WH&B.
• Develop and implement strategies to recruit and retain volunteers for WH&B programs.
• Coordinate transportation and vehicle allocations for WH&B operations and arrange contractor transport as needed.
• Act as Program Officer/CO's Representative on agreements for facilities, training or clinician services.
• Maintain accurate records of WH&B information related to receiving, preparing, and dispositioning WH&Bs.

Skills

Leadership

Event planning

Public outreach

Contracting oversight

Logistics coordination

Policy compliance

Job description

Duties

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:

• Leads the administrative and operational functions of the office's/site's WH&B activities ensuring that work complies with Departmental, Bureau, State and district/field level objectives, standards, and policies, and meets program goals.
• Plans, coordinates, and executes WH&B events in compliance with program guidelines.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and policies governing the management of WH&Bs.
• Works with BLM public affairs staff to develop and implement public outreach strategies to raise awareness about the BLM's WH&B Program and its mission.
• Develops and implements strategies to recruit and retain volunteers interested in supporting the office's/sites WH&B Program.
• Coordinates and oversees the scheduling and/or acquisition of transportation vehicles, including trailers, trucks, and specialized equipment suitable for the transportation or temporary housing of WH&Bs or makes arrangements with trucking firms to transport the animals to their proper destination(s).
• Serves as Program Officer and/or Contracting Officer's Representative on agreements and contracts for seasonal or year-round holding facilities, training, and clinician services.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of WH&B information related to the receiving, preparing, and disposition of WH&Bs.

Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment
• Pre-employment and random drug testing are required. You will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received.
• You cannot hold an active real estate license, nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
• You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.
• Firearm qualification and certification are required for the role, and ongoing proficiency must be maintained.
• You must be free of any domestic violence convictions.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a one-year probationary period probationary during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.

This Probationary Period Is An Extension Of The Appointment Process And Therefore Requires The Agency To Determine If Continued Employment Would Advance The Public Interest, Meet The Organization Goals And Mission Of The Agency, And/or Otherwise Promote The Efficiency Of The Service. In Determining If Your Employment Advances The Public Interest, The Agency Will Consider

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;