You will serve as a Wild Horse & Burro Coordinator with Bureau of Land Management. We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. You may be required to work weekends. Pay will vary based on grade level and/or duty location for which you're selected. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Plans, coordinate, and executes WH&B events in compliance with program guidelines. Coordinates health assessments, including veterinary checks, vaccinations, and disease control measures, to ensure the animals are in good condition for placement.
Arranges and coordinates behavior assessments to evaluate the behavior and temperament of captured animals to determine their suitability for placement. Collaborates with BLM offices and partners to plan and organize adoption events. Provide information, guidance and support to applicants including training and care information to ensure the placement process is smooth and efficient. Participates in the screening and selection process for potential adopters or purchasers.
Ensures potential adopters/purchasers have the proper facilities to provide care and safely transport animals in compliance with federal regulations and State laws. Implements and coordinates training programs to prepare wild horses and burros for successful placement, making them more desirable to potential adopters or purchasers. Reviews, approves/disapproves applications, generates Private Maintenance and Care Agreements or Bill of Sale and collects fees.
Provides guidance and resources to adopters/purchasers to assist them in properly training and caring for their animals. Inform adopters/purchasers of obligations and prohibited acts per policy requirements. Conduct follow-up visits and communicates with adopters/purchasers to monitor the welfare and well-being of animals and to provide support when needed.
Performs post-placement compliance checks to ensure that adopters/purchasers are meeting the terms and conditions of their Private Maintenance Care Agreements. Addresses and resolves conflicts and/or issues that arise between adopters/purchasers and the BLM WH&B Program regulations. Reviews and investigates animal care complaints, makes recommendations, and takes action to repossess or reassign adopted wild horses and burros, when necessary.
Coordinates the recovery and rehabilitation of animals that have been returned due to placement-related issues. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.
You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position.
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs.
For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications
This position is with Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior.
The posted pay range is $40736 – $80243/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-27.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-13 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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