What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Ranch Worker position at National Park Service?
Summary
The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is April, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: 04/28/2024.
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Duties
The major duties of the Ranch Worker position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:
Volunteer Experience: 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.
Education
There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.
Additional information
A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.
Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations.
Physical Demands: The incumbent must be in good physical condition. This position requires periods of sustained major exertion, including activities such as handling baled hay, each bale weighing as much as 100 lbs., handling feed sacks and fencing materials weighing up to 75-100 lbs., and bending over to lift or pull squirming calves weighing up to 100 lbs. At times, major physical exertion is required to control and handle horses and cattle. The incumbent must be able to: move quickly and nimbly to move livestock and avoid aggressive cattle; walk across uneven surfaces including slopes, hummocks, ice, mud, gravel, ruts and burrows; stand and walk for extended periods of time; kneel and crawl on occasion; use vision to perform gross and fine motor skills work.
Working Conditions: Work is performed both inside and outdoors. The majority of work is performed outside. Temperatures range from 100 degrees above zero for short periods in the summer to lows of 30 degrees below zero. Work outside is in all types of weather and in greasy, noisy, dirty, drafty, or otherwise unpleasant conditions. Other environmental factors such as stinging and biting insects and exposure to pollens and dust derived from haying operations can be common. The incumbent is also exposed to dangerous or serious accidents while operating motor vehicles. There is a requirement for calving checks every 3 to 4 hours around the clock during the 6 to 8 week calving period. Special safety precautions and personnel protection equipment may be required.
ICTAP/CTAP Clearance:
Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the OPM qualification standards for the position; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies. Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(2) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is April, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: 04/28/2024.
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Duties
The major duties of the Ranch Worker position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assist with the care of cattle and horses including feeding, watering, vaccinating, treating minor injuries and sickness, calving, branding, maintaining herd records, shoeing, and grooming.
- Assist with hay production and harvesting, reseeding, and harrowing pastures and meadows as necessary.
- Assist with pasture use activities such as checking fence line, fixing fences and gates, setting up temporary electric fencing, and moving cattle.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males
- Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
- You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
- You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
- You may be required to work on-call, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old at time of application.
To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:
- Ability To Do the Work of the Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
- Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
- Knowledge of materials
- Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic)
Volunteer Experience: 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.
Education
There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.
Additional information
A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.
Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations.
Physical Demands: The incumbent must be in good physical condition. This position requires periods of sustained major exertion, including activities such as handling baled hay, each bale weighing as much as 100 lbs., handling feed sacks and fencing materials weighing up to 75-100 lbs., and bending over to lift or pull squirming calves weighing up to 100 lbs. At times, major physical exertion is required to control and handle horses and cattle. The incumbent must be able to: move quickly and nimbly to move livestock and avoid aggressive cattle; walk across uneven surfaces including slopes, hummocks, ice, mud, gravel, ruts and burrows; stand and walk for extended periods of time; kneel and crawl on occasion; use vision to perform gross and fine motor skills work.
Working Conditions: Work is performed both inside and outdoors. The majority of work is performed outside. Temperatures range from 100 degrees above zero for short periods in the summer to lows of 30 degrees below zero. Work outside is in all types of weather and in greasy, noisy, dirty, drafty, or otherwise unpleasant conditions. Other environmental factors such as stinging and biting insects and exposure to pollens and dust derived from haying operations can be common. The incumbent is also exposed to dangerous or serious accidents while operating motor vehicles. There is a requirement for calving checks every 3 to 4 hours around the clock during the 6 to 8 week calving period. Special safety precautions and personnel protection equipment may be required.
ICTAP/CTAP Clearance:
Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the OPM qualification standards for the position; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies. Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(2) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP.
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