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Open: March 20, 2026 — Closes: April 3, 2026
Summary
These positions may be filled for a seasonal period, up to 1560 hours, but can vary due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: May-July 2026 For more park(s) information, please visit find a park.
Major Duties
Assist Supervisory Range Technician with providing daily care of cattle, and other domesticated animals. This includes conducting or arranging for near-daily herd and livestock health checks and ensuring fresh water supply. Recognizes and provides care for animals with illness and injuries as detected through daily health, checks. Recognizes situations beyond basic treatment and communicates with Supervisory Range Technician to coordinate for veterinary care. Assist Resource Management staff with various projects related to natural & cultural resource protection, preservation, and/or restoration; projects include, but are not limited to natural resources, cultural landscapes, historic registered herds of livestock, historic structures, etc. Assists park staff with various demonstrations, special events, and/or educational programs, particularly those related to ranching and/or resource management. Assist with park's Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program. Assists the park's IPM Coordinator with monitoring and management of pests, including insects, plants, and animals. Applies approved pesticides according to prescribed thresholds. Follows all safety & PPE guidelines. Regularly operates farm-type tractors up to 100 hp with attachments including harrow, loader, baler, swather, rake, shredder, and blade. Operates tractors with implements, trucks, and UTVs over rough, uneven, and sloping terrain and around fields with open ditches. Occasionally operates a truck over roads and highways and to pull utility and stock trailers.