Horse Wrangler

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements – please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. Screen-out Element: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. Ability to inspect animals coming into the facility, report any injuries and obvious disease symptoms among animals and assists in record keeping of WH&B as they are received or shipped from the facility. 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. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Physical Demands: Work related to WH&B requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion to handle, ride (e.g. full gallop), rope, maneuver and restrain domesticated horses and wild horses and burros up to 1,500 pounds. Work involves physical exertion and agility while performing duties such as heavy lifting (i.e., bay bales weighing in excess of 100 pounds, unloading and carrying portable panels, steel fence posts, jute, other materials and equipment), bending, walking, standing, operating of trucks, coupling and uncoupling of trailers and working with other equipment (e.g., torches for welding). Work Environment: Working with WH&B inherently includes hazards and dangers while riding, roping, corralling, counting, loading, handling and caring for wild animals where conditions cannot always be controlled. Hazards and dangers consist of being kicked, scratched, bitten, falling, or being run over. – Driving vehicles and hauling WH&B requires safe operation for on highways, in facilities, off road and rough road terrain in all weather conditions. – Welding involves exposure to fumes, infrared and ultraviolet radiations, heat, flying sparks and the possibility of eye injury and burns. Welding also includes work in awkward or cramped positions to get to hard-to-reach places. Proper safety equipment will be worn to minimize risks. – Work will be outside in HMA’s, corrals, and other areas in various conditions (i.e., dusty, rainy, snowy, humid) and temperatures (i.e., over 100 degrees F; below zero temperatures). There are risks related lo slippery, muddy, frozen, uneven, and rocky ground. – May be required to work in regular work schedules, weekends and holidays.
Explore a new career with the BLM – where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Fallon or Paradise Valley, NV. We expect to fill three vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.