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Duties
- Cleans and disinfects animal feeding utensils and pen areas.
- Maintains stock of cleaning materials and other items used.
- 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.
- PHYSICAL EFFORT: Duties involve considerable physical effort, including lifting various items such as animals, feed, or supplies occasionally weighing up to 70 pounds. Duties also involve bending, climbing, and working in tiring and awkward positions. May need to use greater strength or agility to capture and restrain stronger or more active animals.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required
- Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
- A probation period of one year may be required.
- Possesses satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks in accordance with AR 215-3, 2-13, to include a Tier 1 background investigation.
- Successfully complete a health screening. Immunizations required as a condition of employment for the health and safety of those in the facility.
- Exposed to dirt, dust, and height. Subject to cuts, bruises, kicks, electric shock, bites, scratches and ticks from animals.
- Works inside in often poorly lighted or insulated areas, and outside exposed to extreme weather conditions. Inside work often exposes animal caretakers to unpleasant odors and noises.
- Duties involve considerable physical effort including lifting various items such as animals, feed, or supplies, occasionally weighing up to 70 pounds, bending, climbing, and working in tiring and awkward positions.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of animal characteristics, needs and behavior, and skill in observing, handling and caring for animals.
- Able to follow complex instructions, ability to maintain records.
- Ability to use and perform routine maintenance on grounds maintenance and animal care equipment.
- Ability to recognize needed repairs to facilities and equipment.
- Ability to safely manage and use duty-related equipment and supplies.
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Knowledge and skill in basic computer operations (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet formulation).
NOTE: Referral lists are based on the qualifications stated in the job announcement. Your qualifications MUST be fully described in your resume. In describing your experience, be clear and specific. Volunteer experience is acceptable and must be listed on your resume.
NO ASSUMPTIONS WILL BE MADE REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Education
This job does not have an education requirement.
Additional information
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 noon (European Time) on 09/20/2023 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 is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
- Allowances, differentials, or incentives are not authorized.
- Employment Overseas provides a lot of additional benefits & entitlements, for information click here
- Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program, for information click here
- It contains additional information applicants may find useful when applying for our jobs. (To view kit, click this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf). (If URL does not work, copy and paste the URL into browser).
- 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/
- Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
- Conversion of employment category (from Flex to RPT/RFT) may be accomplished without further competition in accordance with AR 215-3.
- THE TOUR OF DUTY REQUIRES ROTATING SHIFTWORK TO INCLUDE WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS.
- Applications are valid for 90 days after submission date. Applicants will be referred to selecting officials as additional vacancies occur.
- U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement.
- In NATO countries employment of non-U.S. citizens under U.S. conditions is restricted by the NATO SOFA to individuals who are nationals of a NATO country. These individuals may not be employed under U.S. employment conditions in the country of their citizenship.
Benefits
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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 in the following order:
Military Spouse Preference (SEP), Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP), Family Member Preference (FMP), Business Based Action (BBA), Current and Former NAF employees (CNE/FNE), Current APF employees (CAE), Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV), Spouse/Widow(er) Veteran (OAV (Spouse)), Parent of a Veteran (OAV ((Parent)), and Outside Applicant Non-Veteran (OANV). Preference eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration
Under DoD guidelines, SEP is lost once a spouse obtains or declines a regular or permanent Appropriated Fund (APF) or Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) position whether the preference was applied or not (this includes AAFES positions).
Required documents for each consideration category can be found in the applicant information kit. Eligibilities are listed above in the consideration order in accordance with the AR 215-3. Applicants will only be awarded the highest preference/priority consideration found eligible. Failure to provide supporting documentation to validate preference or priority consideration claims could adversely impact the applicant's eligibility.
Benefits
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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:
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Diploma/ GED
- DA Form 3433
- References (Name, address, phone and e-mail)
- PCS Orders
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
Referral lists are based on the qualifications stated in the job announcement. Your qualifications MUST be fully described in your resume. In describing your experience, be clear and specific. NO ASSUMPTIONS WILL BE MADE REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.How to Apply
You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:
1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): 12090218 Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date listed on this announcement.
2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.
To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.
Neglecting to respond to the job related questions will result in an ineligible rating.Agency contact information
Army NAF Benelux HRO
Phone
0032 68 25 5704
Email
usarmy.benelux.hqda-cpac.mbx.naf@army.mil
Address
JU-NAF-W6EZAA USAG BENELUX
DO NOT MAIL
APO, AE 09708
USNext 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:
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Diploma/ GED
- DA Form 3433
- References (Name, address, phone and e-mail)
- PCS Orders
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
Referral lists are based on the qualifications stated in the job announcement. Your qualifications MUST be fully described in your resume. In describing your experience, be clear and specific. NO ASSUMPTIONS WILL BE MADE REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
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
US Citizens currently residing within the commuting area of Chievres AB, Belgium (not ordinarily resident in Belgium. US resident alien family members of US sponsors who are citizens of NATO countries other than Belgium and possess a valid green card and US Social Security Number (SSN). Please note: Non-U.S. Nationals must have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.
