Supervisory Range Technician (Livestock)

U.S. Department of the Interior; Johnson City (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of the Interior, via the National Park Service, seeks a Supervisory Range Technician (Livestock) at Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park in Texas.

The role manages a historic herd, oversees ranch operations, and ensures compliance with resource protection and cultural landscape goals. Responsibilities include supervising ranch staff, coordinating grazing and vegetation programs, and supporting interpretive programs related to historic agricultural practices for visitors and

Qualifications

• Experience in ranch and livestock management.
• Ability to supervise staff and manage resources.
• Strong oral communication and stakeholder coordination.

Responsibilities

• Oversee park ranching, livestock, and farming operations.
• Direct grazing, crop production, irrigation, haying, soil management, erosion control.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Managing human resources

Oral communication

Rangeland management

Job description

Summary

You will serve as a Supervisory Range Technician (Livestock) with the National Park Service. This position is located in Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park, in the Integrated Resources Program.

Major Duties

The position serves the functional purpose of "ranch manager," providing for a full complement of farm and range land management duties for Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park in the Interpretation and Resources Management Division. The position supervises all aspects of the park's ranching and farming operations. This includes managing the park's historic herd of registered Hereford cattle consistent with an existing herd management plan. Natural and Cultural Resource Management - Manages and supports the preservation, protection, and restoration of natural and cultural resources associated with the historic ranch landscape. Applies resource management principles to make operational decisions involving rangelands, vegetation, soils, watersheds, wildlife habitat, agricultural lands, and historic landscape features. Range, Agricultural, and Vegetation Management - Plans and implements grazing, crop production, irrigation, haying, soil management, erosion control, and integrated pest and invasive vegetation management activities to protect natural resources and preserve the historic agricultural landscape. Coordinates applicable Section 106, NEPA, NPS policy, safety, and pesticide requirements. Supervision - Performs the full range of supervisory responsibilities for ranch staff, including assigning and reviewing work, evaluating performance, approving leave, employee counseling, and recommending personnel actions. Administrative and Operational Management - Assists with program planning, budgeting, goal setting, and execution of operational priorities and manages records, supplies, materials, equipment, and other needs necessary for effective ranch operations. Visitor Programs and Interpretation - Supports public interpretation and educational outreach related to ranch operations, livestock management, and historic agricultural practices. Provides informal visitor interpretation and participates in demonstrations, special events, educational programs, and activities supporting local agricultural youth organizations. For more information about Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park, please visit: Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service).

Education

You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work. Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications

Requirements

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 https://www.e-verify.gov/. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. You may be required to wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. You may be required to travel overnight away from home. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. You are required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority. Selectee will be required to obtain and maintain a Texas Non-Commercial Political Pesticide Applicator License with one year of entry on duty. Selectee will be required to obtain and maintain an NPS Non-Wildland Fire Chainsaw Operator certification with one year of entry on duty. Selectee must be able to lift 50 pounds. *Additional Requirements located under qualifications*

Evaluations

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g. resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the additional assessment(s) required for this position. To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. Your resume must not exceed 2 pages. Only the document submitted as the "Resume" under the Documents section will be used to determine your qualifications/eligibility and for rating purposes. In the event you submit more than one resume, only the latest submission will be reviewed. You will be assessed in the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Animal Husbandry Managing Human Resources Oral Communication Rangeland Management To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires successful completion of an additional assessment, which will be a subject matter expert resume review. These assessments measure the critical competencies listed above that are required to successfully perform the job. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration or your score may be lowered. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position. Current or former displaced Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be well-qualified, score at least 85 (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry.

Other Information

Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement. Physical Demands: The work requires regular and sustained physical exertion typical of ranch operations. Duties involve frequent bending, climbing, walking over uneven terrain, running, horseback riding, pushing and pulling heavy objects and lifting loads in excess of 50 pounds. These activities occur as part of daily ranch tasks and during livestock handling, maintenance work, and field operations. Work Environment: The work is performed primarily outdoors and exposes the incumbent to a variety of weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold. The environment includes natural hazards such as poisonous insects, snakes, uneven terrain, and other risks inherent to ranch settings. Work with cattle presents additional dangers, as livestock handling can be unpredictable and physically hazardous even when standard safety precautions are followed. Telework: The duties of this position are not suitable for telework. All DOI employees, their spouses, and minor children may not acquire or retain any claim, permit, lease, small tract entry, or other rights granted by the Department in Federal lands, with limited exceptions. Additional ethics prohibitions can be found here, DOI Ethics Prohibitions | U.S. Department of the Interior.