What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Caretaker (Riding Stables) NA-04 position at U.S. Army MWR?
Summary
This position is located at MWR Buffalo Corral Riding Stables on Fort Huachuca, AZ. This is a flexible position (0-40 hours) with no eligibility to participate in the NAF Employee Benefits Plans.
This announcement is open and continuous; closing 05/13/2025 or until the position is filled. Bi-weekly reviews sent to management starting 09 APR 2025
This job is open to
This position is located at MWR Buffalo Corral Riding Stables on Fort Huachuca, AZ. This is a flexible position (0-40 hours) with no eligibility to participate in the NAF Employee Benefits Plans.
This announcement is open and continuous; closing 05/13/2025 or until the position is filled. Bi-weekly reviews sent to management starting 09 APR 2025
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- Assist patrons in checking out equipment, providing safety instructions, guiding trail rides, demonstrating hobby techniques, answering facility questions, ensuring that proper mounts (horses) are assigned to patrons.
- Assist in preparing horses for customer use, such as saddling, bridling, and grooming. Assists in daily stall cleaning and maintenance. Mows grass, trims and edges walkways, waters plants, and cleans out drainage ditches.
- Moves material using wheelbarrows, hand trucks or dollies, stacks and arranges supplies for storage. Runs lawnmower, uses rakes and similar tools and equipment. Performs cleaning and conditioning of riding supplies and equipment.
- Ride, saddle and handle horses. Check and perform simple maintenance on equipment. Maintaining general cleanliness of main house, and barn.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Conditions of Employment- Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
- Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
- Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
- Appointment subject to favorable suitability determination.
- This position requires pre-employment and periodic drug testing.
- A pre-employment occupational physical is required for this position.
- Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 40-75 pounds and be able to stand, walk, and bend for lengthy periods of time.
- Must be willing and able to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Must be willing and able to travel occasionally to on and off post locations in support of horse shows, purchasing, or for special events.
- Satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Tier 1 background investigation.
- Incumbent may also be required to complete a Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally controlled facilities.
Minimum Qualifications:- Must be able to ride, saddle and handle horses.
- Must be ability to follow instructions to clean and condition riding supplies and equipment.
- Must be able to operate a lawnmower, use rakes and similar tools and equipment.
- Must have a valid state driver's license to operate vehicle.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Area Of Consideration- The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and Non-US Citizens within 80 miles of Fort Huachuca. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)
- 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 12:00 pm (noon) by 05/13/2025 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.
- 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.
- This position is eligible for Night Differential
- 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 will not be paid.
- Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility.
- 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 ).
- Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/
- Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
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)
- If you are looking to claim Spousal Employment Preference (SEP) please ensure PCS Orders and marriage certificate are uploaded for validation purposes.
- If claiming Veterans Consideration, please ensure you upload a signed copy of your DD 214 (Member 4 or Service 2 copy).**
The Following Documents Must Be Submitted With Your Application- Resume
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- DA Form 3434
- PCS Orders
- Proof of Marriage Status
- Resume
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
- Note to applicants: If you are looking to claim any preference or consideration, please ensure that your supporting documents are uploaded with your application for validation.**
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): 12718927. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 05/13/2025 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/12718927.
- 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.
NAF CHRA Fort Huachuca
Phone 000-000-0000 Email usarmy.huachuca.chra-west.list.cpac-naf-hro@army.mil
Address EJ-NAF-W6CFAA US ARMY GARRISON FT HUACHUCA
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613
US
Next steps
Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!
Salary : $19 - $23
