Animal Caretaker Na-03

**Duties**:

- Cleans and disinfects animal feeding utensils and pen areas.
- Maintains stock of cleaning materials and other items used.
- Receives and shelters animals brought to the veterinarian clinic for treatment, temporary care or disposal.
- Observes animals and notifies supervisor of abnormal appearance.
- Feeds animals taking care to measure food portions according to feeding instructions.
- Keeps records on animals in the facility. Assists other workers to restrain and treat animals.
- **PHYSICAL EFFORT**: Duties involve considerable physical effort, including lifting various items such as animals, feed, or supplies occasionally weighing up to 70 pounds. Duties also involve bending, climbing, and working in tiring and awkward positions. May need to use greater strength or agility to capture and restrain stronger or more active animals.

**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.
- THE TOUR OF DUTY REQUIRES ROTATING SHIFTWORK TO INCLUDE WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS
- 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

**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.
- Knowledge and skill in basic computer operations (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet formulation).

NOTE: Referral lists are based on the qualifications stated in the job announcement. Your qualifications MUST be fully described in your resume. In describing your experience, be clear and specific. Volunteer experience is acceptable and must be listed on your resume.
- NO ASSUMPTIONS WILL BE MADE REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.**Education**:
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

**Additional information**:
**Manual Applications**:

- Applications are valid for 90 days after submission date. Applicants will be referred to selecting officials as additional vacancies occur.

**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 will not be paid for this position.
- Employment Overseas provides a lot of additional benefits & entitlements, for information click here
- Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program, for information click here

**Please check out our Applicant Information Kit**:
**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.
- Employment Overseas provides a lot of additional benefits & entitlements, for information click here
- Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program, for information click here
- 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. empl