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Animal Caretaker NA-05

Department of the Army
Army Installation Management Command
Fort Campbell, KY - MWR - Community Recreation Divison - Animal Boarding
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Summary

This position is located at the Fort Campbell Kennels.

The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is Fort Campbell and the surrounding areas. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP), Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) and Family Member (FM) Preference eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open date: 01/06/2022
Closed date: 12/23/2022
Location
Few vacancies in the following locations:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$18.44 - $21.51 per hour
Pay scale & grade
NA 5
Promotion potential
None
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Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Intermittent
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Intermittent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
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Background check type
Announcement number
O2NAFDL2211347137SR
Control number
629977900

This job is open to

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

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  • Provides food and water for all animals. Responsible for the correct identity and quantities of various foods for each animal following specified or special schedule. Recommends changes in feeding and other care to owners.
  • 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. Administers medication to animals as prescribed by the Veterinarian.
  • 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.
  • Performs various maintenance and repair tasks when necessary. Reports major repairs, and assures adequate corrective action.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
  • Must meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment physical is required for this position.
  • Must be able to work during the hours of operation to include nights and weekends and holidays.
  • Must be willing and able to work in severe heat and cold weather conditions
  • If selected, a completed and signed copy of our job application form (DA Form 3433) is required prior to entrance on duty.

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements are:

  • Knowledge of animals' characteristics, needs and behavior and skill in observing, handling and caring for animals.
  • Ability to follow complex instructions.
  • Ability to maintain records.

Applicants meeting the following will be considered Highly Preferred:
  • Experience working in a kennel facility
**Applicants that meet the highly preferred criteria will be referred to management for consideration first. All others will be referred if management does not make a selection from the highly preferred list**

PLEASE NOTE: Your resume must reflect the qualifications stated in the announcement and questionnaire to be rated eligible. You must also include the highly preferred criteria in your resume, if applicable.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Manual Application: If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 01:00 PM EST on the closing date of the announcement in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the job related questions may result in an ineligible rating.
Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
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.
Please check out our Applicant Information Kit to view additional information you may find useful when applying for our jobs. Click here to view kit or copy this URL: https://acpol2.army.mil/chra_dodea/NAF_applicant_info_kit.pdf

For a full description of major duties and responsibilities of the Animal Caretaker NA-5048-05 please click: https://acpol2.army.mil/fasclass/search_fs/search_naf_output.asp?fcp=zutpk3eFRt2fkpzbzq9hnG6DUpmZlIuYlKhU

Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:

  • NAF Preference - Involuntarily Separated From the Military
  • NAF Preference - Spouse Employment Preference (SEP)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Business Based Action
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Current Appropriated Funds Employee CNE (APF)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Parent of a Veteran (OAV)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Spouse/Widow(er) of a Veteran (OAV)

Army Installation Management Command

Welcome to Fort Campbell Outdoor Recreation! We are fortunate to be located in one of the best areas in the region for outdoor activity and would like to invite you to join us.

Agency contact information

Angelina Calligan
Phone
731-434-2588
Email
ANGELINA.CALLIGAN.NAF@army.MIL
Address
DL-NAF-W0U4AA US ARMY GARRISON FT CAMPBELL HQ
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Campbell, KY 42223
US

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