Training Instructor (Equine)
What you'd do
About the Position: Serves as a Training Instructor (Equine) at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall (JBM-HH).
Major duties
Serve as a horse trainer, riding instructor, and horse/harness driving specialist. Apply training to riders and horses to include bridling and saddling, exercising/conditioning of horses; groundwork; desensitization; communication through the reins; leg aids; horse psychology; harness driving. Be able to administer and instruct in the administration of first aid to horses, including the use of bandages and application of topical or intramuscular medicines. Maintain training and maintenance records on horses and Soldiers. Coordinate with veterinary personnel to ensure optimal animal health is maintained within training regimes.
What you need to qualify
Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) providing instruction on proper riding technique with multiple level riders such as novice, intermediate, and advanced; 2) training horses regarding riding, desensitization, harness training, and/or behavior to include both under saddle and on the ground; AND 3) providing hitch technique instruction such as harnessing horses, driving a wagon with up to six horses, and/or training and conditioning horses for hitch driving. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).
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