TRAVEL REQUIRED

• 50% or Greater
• Frequent travel will be required for extended periods of time and will require working on weekends.

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

• No

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• U.S. Citizenship is Required. Direct Deposit is Required.
• Security Clearance/Background Investigation is Required.
• Be sure to read the “How to Apply” and “Required Documents” Sections
• You cannot hold an active real estate license; nor can you have interest
• or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
• Responses to the questions must be supported in your resume.

DUTIES: The position is located within the Natural Resources Branch in the Northeastern States Field Office (NSFO) in Milwaukee, WI. Incumbent works under the immediate supervision of the Wild Horse & Burro (WH&B) Program Specialist. The selectee will be responsible for all aspects of the (WH&B) program satellite adoptions. Responsibility includes selecting satellite locations (stockyard, fairgrounds, and equestrian facilities), execution of facility use agreements, adopter screening, conducting satellites and working with state veterinarians relative to livestock health issues.

The incumbent will be responsible for post wild horse and burro satellite activity which includes data-entry into a variety of computer programs, reporting adoptions results, file management, typing correspondence, responding to animal care complaints, conducting compliance inspections, and repossessing adopted wild horses and burro when necessary.

The incumbent will drive pickup trucks with various type of trailers and assist in the construction of adoption pens, haltering chute, unloading chute and operates rubber tire shid steer loader. This specialist is responsible for feeding, watering, and assisting with veterinary inspections of livestock housed at the facility.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Specialized Experience Requirements:

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement – please be sure to include this information in your resume. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level of the position to be filled.

To qualify at the GS-09 level, one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level is required.

Specialized experience at the GS-07 level is experience dealing with and understanding equine behavior, health, handling, and transportation wild horses and burros.

Substitution of Education for Experience: To qualify for the GS-09 level, you must have completed master’s or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.

To qualify at the GS-11 level, one year of creditable specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level is required.

Specialized experience at the GS-09 level is experience applying, interpretation of regulations, procedures, and policies regarding wild horses and burros to persons with knowledge ranging from those totally uninformed to experts in their field in addition to the specialized experience at the GS-7 level.

Substitution of Education for Experience: To qualify for the GS-11 level, you must have completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctors degree or 3 years of graduate education progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.

You must meet all qualification requirement by 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified.

Selective Placement Factor(s) : Applicant must have a current valid Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL).

Education Requirement: You will need to clearly state your undergraduate/graduate degree(s) and submit your college transcripts or a listing of your college courses that includes hours and grades.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: Upon receipt of your complete application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. Your rating will be based on your responses to the Job Specific Questionnaire and the information stated in your resume. If you meet the qualification requirements, you application will be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran’s preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. In addition, interviews may be conducted for this position. The job specific questions relate to the following knowledge, skills and abilities required to do the work of this position.

1. Knowledge of humane wild equine care, transports, handling, and training.
2. Knowledge of the habits, behavior, health and welfare of wild horses and burros.
3. Skill in livestock handling.

BENEFITS: You can review our benefits at: https://jobs.mgsapps.monster.com/blm/vacancy/preview!benefits.hms?orgId=3&jnum=111005

OTHER INFORMATION: SELECTIVE SERVICE: Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. To register or verify your registration go to the Selective Service System website .

May require completion of a 1 year probationary period.

Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee.

Frequent travel will be required for extended periods of time and will require working on weekends.

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. Information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is available from OPM’s Career Transition Resources website at CTAP or ICTAP . If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration or that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) This vacancy is within your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility; 2) You apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) You are found well-qualified for this vacancy. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form.

Category Rating: CTAP and ICTAP eligibles will be considered well qualified if they fall within the Best or Well Qualified categories on the rating criteria for this position.
You must have and maintain a valid current Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL).
Government facilities are required to provide a smoke free environment for their employees. Smoking will be permitted only in designated areas.