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Animal Health Technician (Mounted Patrol Inspector)

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service · Department of Agriculture
📍 Multiple Locations 💰 $50460 – $76476/yr

Job Summary

If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector (also known as a Tick Rider), you will make unassisted horseback patrols through rough and remote terrain in an assigned sector along the United States-Mexico border. This Open Continuous Announcement allows acceptance of applications for 90 days with eligible applicants being referred as vacancies occur. The first cut-off for applications is June 15. Additional cut-off dates are projected for: July 13, 2026; August 10, 2026; September 2, 2026.

Major Duties

The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.

Education

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contact

MRP.Application.Help@usda.gov 612-336-3227

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government

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