Animal Packer Helper
The incumbent is assigned to have direct daily contact with the Facility Management and Visitor Protection livestock and is responsible for their care, maintenance, and safe use. Care of Stock/Grounds/Facilities (40%) Feeds, waters, and grooms NPS livestock. Assists farrier or animal packers with shoeing of horses and monitors wear. Administers minor first aid to livestock as a result of cuts and bruises, etc. and observes general health of horses and advises animal packer and supervisor when veterinary services may be necessary. Cleans barn and disposes of manure removed from corrals to designated area. Maintains and/or inspect livestock tack and related equipment, corrals, hitch racks and gates for integrity and proper security. Packing and Riding (40%) Assists animal packer with the handling of 1-6 horses and mules in transporting equipment and supplies for trail maintenance crews, other park divisions, and rangers working in the backcountry. Assists in packing/hauling trail fill material during trail rehabilitation. Training (5%) Assists with train personnel in basic horsemanship skills along with proper trailer loading and operation. Assists animal packer with training of park livestock using various accepted methods. Exposes horses/mules to varying trail conditions, people, noise, and vehicles to develop a familiarity with them. Vehicle Operation (5%) Must operate a to 1 ton pickup pulling a 2, 4, 6 horse trailer to various trailheads in the park, and to deliver supplies to trailheads. Trail Maintenance and Construction (10%) Laborer duties to include clearing and maintaining trails, maintenance, and construction of log and/or rock water bars and retaining walls, maintenance and construction of foot and multi-use bridges, maintenance and installation of both frong country and backcountry signs and posts to the park sign standards, maintenance and construction of both hitch racks and corrals located through the front and backcountry of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Will perform other tasks as assigned. 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) Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Dexterity and Safety Knowledge of Materials If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the 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.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen out) Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Dexterity and Safety Knowledge of Materials If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the 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.
- Department:
5048 Animal Caretaking - Salary Range:
$18.03 to $21.06 per hour
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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