Animal Caretaker (MVO) NA-05

Summary

This position is located at Fort Riley Animal Shelter and Adoption Center.

This is a Flex (Intermittent) position with scheduled hours between 0-39 hours per week.

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This job is open to

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  The public
  
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
  
  
  
  Clarification from the agency
  
  U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.
  
  Duties
  
  
  • Picks up loose, stray or disabled domestic animals causing alarm or representing a threat to the safety of personnel; transports domestic animals to the Post Kennel/Veterinary Clinic.
  • Immediately transports all injured or disabled animals to the Post Veterinary Clinic; attempts to identify and notify owners from Clinic records.; requests MP assistance for all domestic animal neglect to the MP desk.
  • Transports captured animals involved in bite incidents and those suspected to be rabid to the Post Veterinary Clinic for observation and disposition; completes Animal Control/Disposition Report for every animal captured.
  • Completes Animal Control/Disposition Report for every animal captured and furnishes copies to Post Veterinary office, Department of Public Works and/or Provost Marshall Office.
  • Cleans and sanitize animal cages and water pans; feed and provide fresh water for all confined animals; protects animals from extreme weather conditions; administers topical and/or oral medications as directed. Performs other duties as assigned.
    
    
  Requirements
  
  Conditions of Employment
  
  
  • Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
  • Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • A one year probationary period may be required.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
  • Lifting and carrying animals/materials weighing up to 70 pounds.
  • Satisfactory completion of pre-employment health physical.
  • Posses a valid Driver's License and upload copy at time of application.
  • Obtain and maintain a Post Driver's License.
  • Must be able to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
    
    
  Qualifications
  
  Experience in performing the duties described above and the ability to follow oral and written instructions involving those duties.
  
  
  • Must have a valid state driver's license and provide a copy at the time of application.
    
    
  Education
  
  This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
  
  Additional information
  
  Area Of Consideration
  
  
  • The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is Worldwide. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)
    
    
  Manual Applications
  
  
  • 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 2 P.M. by 03/11/2025 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.
    
    
  PCS Costs
  
  
  • Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
    
    
  FWS Allowances and Differentials
  
  
  • This is a federal wage schedule (FWS) position.
  • All FWS employees are entitled to overtime work for work in excess of 8 hours in a day or in excess of 40 hours in the administrative workweek, whichever provides the greater benefit to the employee.
    
    
  Incentives and Bonuses
  
  
  • Incentives will not be paid.
    
    
  Please check out our Applicant Information Kit:
  
  
  • It contains additional information applicants may find useful when applying for our jobs. (To view the kit, click or copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF Applicant Information Kit.pdf ).
    
    
  Other:
  
  
  • Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
    
    
  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)
    
    
  Required Documents
  
  The Following Documents Must Be Submitted With Your Application
  
  
  • License
  • Resume
    
    
  The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:
  
  
  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • License
  • DA 3434 or equivalent
  • PCS Orders
  • Proof of Marriage Status
  • Resume
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
    
    
  How to Apply
  
  You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below: 2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.
  
  
  • Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): 12702003. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 03/11/2025 to receive consideration.
  • Click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Click this link to preview the application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12702003.
  • Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
  • You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account, or your application will be incomplete.
  • It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
  • Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
    
    
  Agency contact information
  
  Fort Riley NAF Human Resources Office
  
  Phone (785)239-2325 Email usarmy.riley.chra-hqs.mbx.naf-hr@army.mil
  
  Address EM-NAF-W0VMAA US ARMY GARRISON FORT RILEY HQ
  
  DO NOT MAIL
  
  Fort Riley, KS 66442
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!