Animal Caretaker Na-03

**Duties**:

- Provides care of all animals. Responsible for keeping kennel and premises in a clean and sanitary condition, and for the security and welfare of all animals. Provides food and water for all animals.
- Observes animals to be continually aware of appearance, behavioral or health changes, takes corrective action.
- Cleans and sanitizes stalls, kennels, petting zoo, common areas and loft on a regular basis to assure clean and sanitary conditions at all times. Provides adequate and correct storage of food, bedding and supplies.
- Administers medication to animals as prescribed by the Veterinarian.
- Exercises animals by turning out or walking on a leash.

**Requirements**:
**Conditions of Employment**:

- Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required
- Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
- A probation period of one year may be required.
- Successfully complete a health screening. Immunizations required as a condition of employment for the health and safety of those in the facility.
- Possesses satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks in accordance with AR 215-3, 2-13, to include a Tier 1 background investigation.
- In consideration of COVID-19, personnel within this area routinely wear personal protective equipment (cloth face coverings, latex gloves, and face shields) while performing their regular duties.
- Exposed to dirt, dust, and height. Subject to cuts, bruises, kicks, electric shock, bites, scratches and ticks from animals.
- Works inside in often poorly lighted or insulated areas, and outside exposed to extreme weather conditions. Inside work often exposes animal caretakers to unpleasant odors and noises.
- Duties involve considerable physical effort including lifting various items such as animals, feed, or supplies, occasionally weighing up to 70 pounds, bending, climbing, and working in tiring and awkward positions
- Completed and signed DA Form 3433 is required prior to entrance on duty.

**Qualifications**:

- Knowledge of animal characteristics, needs and behavior, and skill in observing, handling and caring for animals.
- Able to follow complex instructions, ability to maintain records.
- Ability to use and perform routine maintenance on grounds maintenance and animal care equipment.
- Ability to recognize needed repairs to facilities and equipment.
- Ability to safely manage and use duty-related equipment and supplies.
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.

**Education**:
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

**Additional information**:
**Manual Applications**:
**Allowances, Incentives, and PCS Costs**:

- Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
- Allowances, differentials, or incentives will not be paid for this position.
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- Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program, for information click here

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**Other**:

- Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
- Conversion of employment category (from Flex to RPT/RFT) may be accomplished without further competition in accordance with AR 215-3.
- THE TOUR OF DUTY REQUIRES ROTATING SHIFTWORK TO INCLUDE WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS.
- Applications are valid for 90 days after submission date. Applicants will be referred to selecting officials as additional vacancies occur.

**Overseas Employment Eligibility**
- **U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement.**:

- **In NATO countries employment of non-U.S. citizens under U.S. conditions is restricted by the NATO SOFA to individuals who are nationals of a NATO country. These individuals may not be employed under U.S. employment conditions in the country of their citizenship.**
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**How You Will Be Evaluated**:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Under DoD guidelines, SEP is lost once a spouse obtains or declines a regular or permanent Appropriated Fund (APF) or Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) position whether the preference was applied or not (this includes AAFES positions).

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