Animal Caretaker NA-05

Duties

• Provides food and water for all animals.
• Exercises animals by turning out or walking on a leash as required, or following a specific schedule.
• Observes animals to be continually aware of appearance, behavioral or health changes, takes corrective action and informs management, veterinarian personnel or owner as necessary.
• Cleans and sanitizes stalls, kennels, common areas and loft on a regular basis.
• Receives and signs for shipments delivered to stables and kennel.
• Performs various maintenance and repair tasks when necessary.
• Performs routine procedural, clerical, and administrative support work.
• 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.
• MUST be 18 years of age at the time of appointment (Childcare positions only)
• 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.
• Pursuant to EO 14043, all Federal employees, regardless of duty location or work arrangement, must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by November 22, 2021, or before entrance on duty if after November 22, subject to exceptions as required by law.
• If selected, the agency will provide information regarding what documentation is needed and how to request any legally required exceptions from this requirement.
• Proof of vaccination will be required. To ensure compliance with this mandate, review the vaccination requirements, to include timelines for receiving required doses, at the following: https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/
• 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
• As a condition of employment, incumbent of a Testing Designated Position is subject to a random drug test that occurs without suspicion that a particular individual is using illegal drugs.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you’re a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you’re eligible under their policies.

  The following documents must be submitted with your application:
  

  • Resume

  
  Optional:Our Job Application (DA Form 3433) will be accepted in place of a Resume.
  
  The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:
  

  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • DA Form 3433
  • References (Name, address, phone and e-mail)
  • PCS Orders
  • Reasonable Accommodation Documentation
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

  
  

• How to Apply

  You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:
  1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): 11286561 Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date listed on this announcement.
  2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.
  
  To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.
  
  Neglecting to respond to the job related questions will result in an ineligible rating.

  Agency contact information

  NAF Human Resources Office

  Phone

  (0032) 068-25704

  Fax

  (0032) 068-5723

  Email

  usarmy.benelux.hqda-cpac.mbx.naf@mail.mil

  Address

  JU-NAF-W6EZAA USAG BENELUX
  DO NOT MAIL
  APO, AE 09708
  US

  Next steps

  Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!
  

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

US Citizens currently residing within the commuting area of Chievres Air Base, Belgium (not ordinarily resident in Belgium). US resident alien family members of US sponsors who are citizens of NATO countries other than Belgium and possess a valid green card and US Social Security Number (SSN).