Animal Caretaker

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 11/14/2024

The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents in Okinawa. Legal US residents must possess a social security number and be citizens of a NATO country. Must be able to provide documentation proving residence status overseas.

• Business Based Action
• Family Member Preference
• Military Spouse Preference
• Outside Applicant Veteran
• Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
• Transition Hiring Preference

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:
Some experience working with animals such as cats and dogs is preferred. Must satisfactory complete a pre-employment physical within 60 days of employment. Must complete pre-vaccine rabies series within 60 days of employment. Until the vaccine rabies series has been completed duties will be restricted to non-quarantined animals, limiting areas of responsibilities. Possess a valid SOFA driver's license if needed for driving. This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use. Must be able to frequently lift or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds and able to continuously stand, walk, and frequently stoop, reach, push, pull and bend for long periods of time. Often requires lifting and carrying feed materials weighing up to 75 pounds with assistance, and frequently handles items such as feed trays weighing up to 20 pounds. Often physical effort is required to lift or handle animals.