Department of the Army
Army Installation Management Command
Morale Welfare Recreation Fund Patriot Pet Care Center
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Summary
This position is located at Morale Welfare Recreation Fund Patriot Pet Care Center at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
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Overview
- Accepting applications
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Open & closing dates
05/09/2024 to 06/06/2024
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Salary
$18.23 - $21.27 per hour
Most individuals will be brought in at the Step 1 rate of pay which is $18.23 per hour. NAF pay setting rules apply.
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Pay scale & grade
NA 3
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Location
- Fort Belvoir, VA
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
No
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Travel Required
Not required
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Intermittent - This is a Flexible on Call position with no minimum work hours and NOT eligible for benefits.
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Work schedule
Intermittent - Working hours are between 6am-6pm, weekends and holiday are required.
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Service
Competitive
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Promotion potential
None
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Job family (Series)
5048 Animal Caretaking
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
Not Required
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Drug test
No
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Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
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Trust determination process
Suitability/Fitness
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Announcement number
O1NAFAS-24-12414478
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Control number
790822900
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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.
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Duties
- Receives and shelters animals brought to the veterinarian clinic for treatment, temporary care or disposal. Observes animals and notifies supervisor of abnormal appearance.
- Feeds animals taking care to measure food portions according to feeding instructions. Keeps records on animals in the facility. Assists other workers to restrain and treat animals.
- Cleans and disinfects animal feeding utensils and pen areas. Maintains stock of cleaning materials and other items used. Mows grass and cleans yard of animal litter. Clears drains in runs. Empties Garbage.
- May be required to operate a motor vehicle to transport supplies and laboratory samples. Ability to recognize obvious changes to the normal appearance and activities of animals. Ability to handle animals and clean work areas.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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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.
- Satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Tier 1 background investigation.
- Complete a Pre-employment physical, including applicable immunizations and vaccinations.
- Working hours are between 6am-6pm, weekends and holiday are required.
- Frequently lift and carry items and animals weighing over 70 pounds. Moderate effort is required to operate power washing and mowing equipment.
- Exposed to unpleasant odors and noises, animal bites, scratches and contagious diseases. May he required to wear protective equipment.
Qualifications
Standard Qualifications:
- Be physically able to lift and carry heavy items weighing over 70 pounds.
- Stand and walk for long periods of time.
- Be able to follow complex written instructions
- Be able to maintain animal care records.
- Have one (1) year of Animal Caretaking experience.
Experience must be listed in your Resume otherwise it will not be considered. Highly Qualified Candidates will be referred first, if additional selections are required those meeting standard qualifications will be referred to management.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Area of Consideration:
- The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is Local (Within a 50-mile commuting radius of Fort Belvoir, Virginia). (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 3:00 pm EST by 06/06/2024 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.
- 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%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.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.
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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 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)
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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
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- DA Form 3434 or Other Documents to Support Eligibilities
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
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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 Number (VIN): 12414478. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date listed on this announcement.
- Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.
Agency contact information
Mohit Singh
Email
mohit.k.singh.naf@army.mil
Address
AS-NAF-W4VNAA US ARMY FT BELVOIR
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060
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Next steps
Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!
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The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Criminal history inquiries
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
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Required Documents
The following documents must be submitted with your application:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- DA Form 3434 or Other Documents to Support Eligibilities
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
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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 Number (VIN): 12414478. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date listed on this announcement.
- Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.
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Agency contact information
Mohit Singh
mohit.k.singh.naf@army.mil
Address
AS-NAF-W4VNAA US ARMY FT BELVOIRDO NOT MAIL
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060
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Learn more about this agency
Next steps
Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!
Read more
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
- Criminal history inquiries
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/790822900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.