Summary
This announcement is being used to fill vacancies at the following location: Animal Boarding (BLDG 6603)
The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is surrounding area for Fort Campbell (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.
This is a “Flexible” position (0-40 hours) with no eligibility to participate in the NAF Employee Benefits Plans at this time.
This job is open to
- 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
- 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
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, weekends and holidays.
- Must be able to work in often poorly lighted or insulated areas, and outside exposed to extreme weather conditions.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge of animals’ characteristics, needs and behavior, and skill in observing, handling and caring for animals. Able to follow complex instructions, ability to maintain records.
Applicants meeting the following will be considered Highly Preferred:
- At least 6 months experience working in a kennel environment.
**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.
PCS Costs:
Payment for Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is 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 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.
- Regular full-time, regular part-time (to include those in a limited tenure appointment category) and regularly scheduled flexible employees are entitled to Sunday premium pay when working Sunday shifts. A FWS employee will be paid a night shift differential of 7.5% for the entire shift when a majority of the employee’s regularly scheduled non-overtime hours of work occur between the hours of 1500 and 2400. A FWS employee will be paid a night shift differential of 10% of the scheduled rate if a majority of the employee’s regularly scheduled non-overtime hours of work occur between the hours of 2300-0800.
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://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf
For a full description of major duties and responsibilities of the Animal Caretaker NA-5048-05 please click: https://acpol2.army.mil/ako/naf/search_fs/pd_output.aspx?id=2364
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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 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)
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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
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
- Diploma/ GED
- DA Form 3434 for Current and Former NAF Preference
- Marriage Certificate for Spouse Preference
- References or Letters of Recommendations
- Other (4)
- Other (5)
- PCS Orders
- Professional Certification
- Proof of Enrollment
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
- How to Apply
You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:
- Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Identification Number-12138616
- Manually: Please refer to the “Additional Information” section of this announcement for instructions.
Agency contact information
Danai Brown
Phone
270-798-4901
Email
danai.a.brown.naf@army.mil
Address
DL-NAF-W0U4AA US ARMY GARRISON FT CAMPBELL HQ DO NOT MAIL Fort Campbell, KY 42223 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 set up 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
The following documents must be submitted with your application:
- 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
- Diploma/ GED
- DA Form 3434 for Current and Former NAF Preference
- Marriage Certificate for Spouse Preference
- References or Letters of Recommendations
- Other (4)
- Other (5)
- PCS Orders
- Professional Certification
- Proof of Enrollment
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
How to Apply
You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:
- Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Identification Number-12138616
- Manually: Please refer to the “Additional Information” section of this announcement for instructions.
Agency contact information
Danai Brown
Phone
270-798-4901
danai.a.brown.naf@army.mil
Address
DL-NAF-W0U4AA US ARMY GARRISON FT CAMPBELL HQ DO NOT MAIL Fort Campbell, KY 42223 US
Next steps
Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up 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