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This position serves as a Horse Wrangler (MVO) in Oregon's Wild Horse Corral Facility, in the Burns District, Hines, OR.
08/09/2024 to 08/22/2024
$25.01 - $29.17 per hour
WG 7
Few vacancies in the following location:
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No
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
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OR-24-DE/MP-12488594-AMD
803825900
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
This announcement is open to all U.S. Citizens, Status Candidates (Merit Promotion, Land Management, and VEOA Eligibles) and Non-Competitive Authority Eligibles.
This position is located at Oregon's Wild Horse Corral Facility on Burns District, outside of Hines, OR. The corral facility houses up to 1,200 animals and services private care placement events in Oregon and Washington, as well as national private care placement platforms. This position is responsible for assisting in all phases of facility operations including animal preparation, daily feeding and care, private care placement and adoption compliance, facility maintenance, and public outreach. These duties require expert knowledge of animal husbandry practices, the ability to operate 4x4 tractors and loaders, the ability to ride horseback and rope and restrain wild horses, the ability to identify animals by color and markings, and effective communication skills.
There is no education requirement or substitution for experience for this position.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated on the following competencies:
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/22/2024.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position: You must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/22/2024. WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.
Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview. You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
No applicant inquiries will be accepted or addressed until after the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) was established in 1946, but its roots go back to the years after America's independence, when the young nation began acquiring additional lands.
OUR MISSION: The Bureau of Land Management's mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.
OUR VISION: To enhance the quality of life for all citizens through the balanced stewardship of America's public lands and resources.
OUR VALUES: To serve with honesty, integrity, accountability, respect, courage, and commitment to make a difference.
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