FUL Wild Horse & Burro Coordinator

Bureau of Land Management • Jupiter, FL

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About The Position

The Bureau of Land Management is hiring a Wild Horse & Burro Coordinator under the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority. The role plans and coordinates wild horse and burro (WH&B) events and placement activities, supports animal health and behavior assessments, works with potential adopters and purchasers, and monitors animal welfare and compliance after placement. Duties may be developmental when the position is filled below the full performance level. One vacancy is expected, though additional vacancies may be filled from the announcement. Work takes place in both office and field settings, including holding facilities, corrals, pastures, arenas, stockyards, fairgrounds, and other outdoor venues. Weekend work may be required, and travel is part of the role. Eligibility is limited to applicants residing within the specified local commuting area: within 50 miles of either the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse ONA in Jupiter, Florida, or the Southeastern States District Office in Flowood, Mississippi. Applicants must provide proof of residency in the defined vicinity.

The position is offered at multiple possible grade levels. Pay varies by selected grade and duty location; first-time federal hires normally start at step 1. Promotion to the full performance level is not guaranteed. A recruitment incentive may be authorized for a newly selected employee appointed to a permanent, temporary, or term position, subject to eligibility conditions.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must meet the qualifications for the selected grade level and all qualifications by the announcement closing date of 10/27/2026; time-in-grade requirements also apply.
• For GS-05: three years of general experience, including one year equivalent to at least GS-04; or a four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• For GS-07: one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05, defined as evaluating, handling, and working large livestock on-range or in corrals; overseeing and performing ranch or rangeland infrastructure maintenance; and experience in large-livestock health, care, and maintenance; or qualifying graduate education, superior academic achievement in a directly related bachelor's degree, or a combination of education and experience.
• For GS-09: one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07, defined as collecting, entering, and organizing data for analytical reports; dealing with the public, resolving complaints, answering questions, and educating the public on natural-resources-program policies and procedures; outdoor experience evaluating, handling, and working with large untrained livestock or wild horses/burros; and driving heavy-duty pickup trucks and trailers; or qualifying graduate education or a combination of education and experience.
• A resume must specify whether experience was full-time or part-time and, for part-time work, the number of hours worked per week.
• Submit transcripts when using education to qualify. Foreign education must be evaluated by a qualified private organization and deemed equivalent to conventional U.S. education.
• Must pass a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
• Must be registered for Selective Service if male and born after 12/31/1959.
• Must participate in Direct Deposit and pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period and receive written certification for continued employment beyond the probationary period.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Pre-employment and random drug testing are required; a verified positive result prevents appointment.
• Must not hold an active real estate license or have an interest in or hold stocks in firms with interests in Federal Lands.
• May be required to complete training and obtain and maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.
• Must obtain firearm qualification and certification and maintain ongoing proficiency; must be free of domestic violence convictions.
• Must reside within the defined local commuting area and provide proof of residency.
• Must be able to perform strenuous field tasks and operate the vehicles and equipment described in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute WH&B events in compliance with program guidelines.
• Coordinate health assessments, including veterinary checks, vaccinations, and disease-control measures.
• Arrange and coordinate behavior assessments of captured animals to evaluate temperament and suitability for placement.
• Collaborate with BLM offices and partners to plan and organize adoption events.
• Provide applicants with information, guidance, and support, including training and care information.
• Participate in screening and selection of potential adopters or purchasers.
• Ensure potential adopters or purchasers have appropriate facilities to care for and safely transport animals in compliance with federal regulations and state laws.
• Implement and coordinate training programs to prepare wild horses and burros for placement.
• Review and approve or disapprove applications, prepare Private Maintenance and Care Agreements or Bills of Sale, and collect fees.
• Provide adopters and purchasers with guidance and resources for training and caring for their animals.
• Inform adopters and purchasers of their obligations and prohibited acts under applicable policy requirements.
• Conduct follow-up visits and communicate with adopters and purchasers to monitor animal welfare and provide support.
• Perform post-placement compliance checks to confirm adopters and purchasers meet the terms and conditions of their agreements.
• Address and resolve conflicts or issues involving adopters, purchasers, and BLM WH&B Program regulations.
• Review and investigate animal-care complaints, make recommendations, and take action to repossess or reassign animals when necessary.
• Coordinate recovery and rehabilitation of animals returned because of placement-related issues.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• A recruitment incentive may be authorized for an eligible newly selected employee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed