Animal Caretaker

About the role

This position is located at the Pet Lodge, Andersen Air Force Base (AAFB), Guam. The mission of Joint Region Marianas (JRM) Quality of Life (QOL) Programs (J9) is to provide the highest quality programs and services to the military community through self-sustainment across all QOL programs. In order to qualify for this position, resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/). Applicants qualifying based on education, time in grade, credentials, certification, training and/or module completion MUST provide proof of education (i.e. official transcripts/high school diploma), personnel action or SFS0, credentials, statement of service, certification, training and/or module completion at the time of resume submission. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. Applies knowledge of the normal appearance and activities of animals to recognize obvious changes such as refusal to feed. Knowledge of normal feed and liquid needs and provides standard amounts. Skill in handling animals with hands and other device to hold and transfer them. Frequent lifting and carrying of feed materials, animals, and other objects weighing up to 75 pounds. Work requires walking, standing, and bending for long periods of time. Some physical effort is required to lift or handle docile animals. Work is performed outside and inside. Outside work often exposes the caretaker to unpleasant odors and noises. Outside work exposes incumbent to hot sun and occasionally bad weather. Usually works on concrete floors and is exposed to animal bites and scratches and animal wastes. May also be exposed to contagious disease.

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