Supervisory Range Technician (Livestock)

You will serve as a Supervisory Range Technician (Livestock) with the National Park Service. This position is located in Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park, in the Integrated Resources Program.

The position serves the functional purpose of "ranch manager," providing for a full complement of farm and range land management duties for Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park in the Interpretation and Resources Management Division. The position supervises all aspects of the park's ranching and farming operations. This includes managing the park's historic herd of registered Hereford cattle consistent with an existing herd management plan. Natural and Cultural Resource Management - Manages and supports the preservation, protection, and restoration of natural and cultural resources associated with the historic ranch landscape. Applies resource management principles to make operational decisions involving rangelands, vegetation, soils, watersheds, wildlife habitat, agricultural lands, and historic landscape features. Range, Agricultural, and Vegetation Management - Plans and implements grazing, crop production, irrigation, haying, soil management, erosion control, and integrated pest and invasive vegetation management activities to protect natural resources and preserve the historic agricultural landscape. Coordinates applicable Section 106, NEPA, NPS policy, safety, and pesticide requirements. Supervision - Performs the full range of supervisory responsibilities for ranch staff, including assigning and reviewing work, evaluating performance, approving leave, employee counseling, and recommending personnel actions. Administrative and Operational Management - Assists with program planning, budgeting, goal setting, and execution of operational priorities and manages records, supplies, materials, equipment, and other needs necessary for effective ranch operations. Visitor Programs and Interpretation - Supports public interpretation and educational outreach related to ranch operations, livestock management, and historic agricultural practices. Provides informal visitor interpretation and participates in demonstrations, special events, educational programs, and activities supporting local agricultural youth organizations. For more information about Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park, please visit: Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service).

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. You may be required to wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. You may be required to travel overnight away from home. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. You are required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority. Selectee will be required to obtain and maintain a Texas Non-Commercial Political Pesticide Applicator License with one year of entry on duty. Selectee will be required to obtain and maintain an NPS Non-Wildland Fire Chainsaw Operator certification with one year of entry on duty. Selectee must be able to lift 50 pounds. *Additional Requirements located under qualifications*

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